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Mauritania's Mess
- Claudius inherited a mess in Mauritania after Caligula executed its king.
- A revolt broke out, forcing Claudius to annex the region, demonstrating the consequences of impulsive actions.
Judea's Autonomy
- Claudius granted Judea autonomy under Herod Agrippa after Caligula's statue incident.
- Control returned to Rome upon Agrippa's death, highlighting the tense relationship between Rome and Judea.
Fucine Lake Fiasco
- Claudius attempted to drain the Fucine Lake to create arable land and reduce malaria.
- The project failed spectacularly on opening day due to a design flaw, embarrassing Claudius and Narcissus.