Dominae and fashion: Vibia Sabina, Augusta and wife of Hadrian
At the end of Trajan's reign, as he had no heir, the question of succession became urgent. According to some sources, his wife Plotina played a decisive role in this situation, favoring the ascension to the throne of the son of
Dominae and fashion: Erennia Etruscilla, the surviving Augusta
During the third century, at the height of military anarchy, political upheavals were the order of the day. Indeed, “soldier emperors” could fall victim to wars or usurpations, thus being killed by other pretenders to the throne who interrupted their
Dominae and fashion: Fulvia Plautilla, fleeting wonder at the court of Severi
After the rise of Septimius Severus and the end of the civil war, the new emperor had to surround himself with reliable men of undoubted loyalty. One of them was Gaius Fulvius Plautianus, relative of Severus and prefect of the
Dominae and fashion: augustae of the Trajan age
Trajan is considered one of the best Roman emperors, awarded by the Senate with the title of optimus princeps. He was of Hispanic origins and his brilliant military career stands out, culminating with the conquest of Dacia between 101 and
