Join Dr. Alex Imrie, a historian from Edinburgh University, and Matilda Brown, a PhD candidate focusing on Severan Empresses, as they unravel the intriguing saga of Emperor Macrinus. Discover how this North African-born knight seized power from Caracalla and navigated the treacherous political waters of Rome. They explore the significant influence of powerful women like Julia Domna, the chaotic military landscape, and Macrinus's rapid fall from grace due to his missteps with rival Julia Maesa. The discussion also touches on Macrinus's unexpected resurgence in modern cinema.