Elagabalus: Rome’s Most Unhinged Emperor

“Think modern politics are unhinged? Let me introduce you to Ancient Rome’s funniest emperor.”

“This is Elagabalus. And no — history did not exaggerate this guy. If anything,

they were holding back.” “He once threw dinner parties where guests were buried under

rose petals.” “Not metaphorically. Physically.” “Some people… didn’t make it out.

So congrats, Rome — you invented murder brunch.” “He also served fake food.

Wax fruit. Stone bread. Because nothing says ‘emperor’ like pranking the ruling

class.” “Oh — and he tried to replace Rome’s main god with his favorite

god.” “Imagine walking into church and the emperor goes,