That’s about all there is to it! Coming not long after the gladiator-mad Emperor Commodus (leftmost), the bloodthirsty and cruel Emperor Caracalla (middle), and the bizarre and impulsive Emperor Elagabalus (rightmost), Emperor Severus Alexander was a mild and reasonable boy, whose amusement of choice wasn’t bloodshed or wild orgies, not even theatrical performances, just watching baby animals play!

“Praetorian Prefect, come here, you have to see this!”

“What is it, my Emperor!? Are the Senators conspiring against you in the forums!? Is there a livestreamed mutiny brewing!?”

“This cat thinks he’s people! Isn’t it adorable?”