The Praetorian Guard — Power, Greed, and Terror
The Praetorians assassinated 13 Roman emperors and even auctioned the throne to the highest bidder
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4 min readFeb 11, 2021
Thousands of elite soldiers comprised the only legion allowed to stay in Rome. Their principal task was the protection of the Roman emperor. However, they would often be the emperor’s biggest enemy. The name of this…