EP 14: Elagabalus, The Teenage Emperor

This week on Hashtag History, we are discussing Roman Emperor, Elagabalus, who has long been considered by historians to be one of Rome's worst and most ill-equipped emperors...EVER. His reign was plagued by religious controversy, crazy parties, and really scandalous sexual exploits. He was married to five different women all while carrying on a committed relationship with a male slave. Meanwhile, on the side, he was sleeping with more men and women that one can count! Elagabalus is also now considered to have possibly been transgender and is one of the first reported cases of a request for gender reassignment surgery. Join us as we break down this super fascinating character in Roman History!

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