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15 Insane Parties Thrown by Roman Emperors That Make Vegas Look Tame

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11. Domitian’s Saturnalia Revels

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Saturnalia (1783) by Antoine-François Callet, showing his interpretation of what the Saturnalia might have looked like. Source: Wikipedia

Domitian brought the wild spirit of Saturnalia back to Rome, hosting feasts where masters waited on their slaves. These uproarious parties featured outrageous costumes, gambling, and open satire, turning social order upside down. The revelry and chaos resembled the most uninhibited modern carnivals, making Saturnalia under Domitian truly unforgettable. See Livius.org

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