2. A Ruthless Proscriptions List Marked Sulla’s Rule
In 82 BCE, Sulla initiated a series of proscriptions, publicly listing his political adversaries for execution and property confiscation. This campaign instilled widespread fear throughout Rome, as citizens lived in constant dread of being named on the lists. The executions were brutal, with victims often beheaded and their heads displayed publicly. Those who assisted the proscribed faced severe penalties, including death. This period marked one of the most terrorizing chapters in Roman history.
