Synopsis: Julia Domna marries Septimius Severus and gives birth to Caracalla and Geta. Left behind in Rome with her young children, Julia watches as Commodus re-founds the Empire in his own image. 
“The effect of Commodus upon the Romans was worse than that of all pestilences and all villainies.” – Cassius Dio, Rome, Book 72 
Detailed Map of the Roman Empire (brilliantmaps.com): 
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Julia Domna Family Tree: 
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Episode B29 – 193

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