Gallery talk: Emperor Caracalla

 Gallery talk: Emperor Caracalla

Join CRMA docent Floyd Sandford as he discusses Ancient Roman emperor Caracalla, known for being one of the most bloodthirsty tyrants in Roman history. He ruled the Empire jointly with his father from 198 AD to 211 AD, and then five more years on his own, until his assassination in 217 AD. He exiled his own wife to an island and later killed her, executed his father-in-law on charges of conspiracy, and murdered his younger brother in the arms of their mother. He was the only Roman emperor who is portrayed as a pharaoh in a statue. He was extremely superstitious. He created the Roman baths. He even assembled Macedonian troops who used war elephants. And there’s so much more to his story! Learn more about this colorful character in this brief gallery talk, which is free with paid gallery admission. Space is very limited, so it’s first-come, first-served. Masks required. For questions, call 319-366-7503 or email ethomas@crma.org.