Uncovering the Bacchus Conspiracy

This chapter delves into the intriguing historical figure of Hispala Facina, a freed woman in Rome in the 180s BCE, and her pivotal role in uncovering a conspiracy involving the cult of Bacchus. Through dramatic interventions and revelations, the narrative sheds light on the clandestine activities of the cult, including orgies, forged wills, and murders, ultimately leading to the exposure of a large-scale conspiracy with far-reaching consequences.