The Auction of a Crown: When Power Was Bought
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On March 28, 193 AD, the Roman Empire witnessed its most brazen transaction. After murdering Emperor Pertinax, the Praetorian Guard did something unthinkable: they literally auctioned the throne to the highest bidder. This was not a succession—it was a sale. Full video — The Auction of a Crown: When Power Was Bought: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uteaMMCV5xw
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