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Trista July 6, 2025 8 min

12. Septimius Severus’s Triumphs in Rome

carole raddato (13543792233) — The Severan Tondo, c. 199, Severus, Julia Domna, Caracalla and Geta, whose face is erased. Source: Wikipedia

When Septimius Severus celebrated victory, the entire city joined in. His triumph processions featured lavish feasts, dazzling spectacles, and the parade of exotic animals through Rome’s streets. These massive celebrations turned the city into a single, roaring party—showcasing power, wealth, and imperial generosity on an epic scale. See Britannica

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12. Septimius Severus’s Triumphs in Rome

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