Purple & Power
Emperors of Rome by night
Fourteen episodes on Rome's emperors, with maps, riddles and choices. Who are you?
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Caesar was kidnapped by pirates and promised them he would crucify them. Nero murdered the mother who gave him the throne. “Emperors of Rome: Purple & Power” tells the story of Rome’s emperors as if they were the characters of a TV drama: in episodes with films, maps, paintings and portrait sculptures that have survived two thousand years.
Inside are fourteen episodes: three about Julius Caesar, Octavian’s war against Antony and Cleopatra, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and in season 2 the Year of the Four Emperors and the Flavians: Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. At key moments the choice is yours: “What will you do?” — and only then do you see what the real ruler chose. Along the way: questions, timelines, comparisons and riddles.
Between episodes, play Character of the Day, Higher or Lower?, Who Am I?, Survive a Year and the “Which Emperor Are You?” quiz. Finish episodes to collect emperor cards and badges, while the encyclopedia holds the people, places and events.
The content draws on ancient sources — Suetonius, Tacitus, Cassius Dio and Plutarch — and marks what is certain and what is only rumor. The history of Rome is violence and intrigue, told plainly.
Who it is for
history and story lovers aged 16+, high school students, adults
Questions and answers
What is “Emperors of Rome: Purple & Power”?
An app of story-driven episodes about the emperors of Rome, with films, maps, “what will you do?” choices, games and a collection of emperor cards.
How many episodes are there?
Fourteen: Caesar I–III, Octavian, Antony and Cleopatra, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and in season 2 The Year 69 I and II, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. Each has a few short chapters and a quiz.
What games are there?
Character of the Day (one riddle a day), Higher or Lower?, Who Am I?, Survive a Year and the “Which Emperor Are You?” quiz.
How do I get cards for my collection?
Every episode you finish unlocks the card of its emperor; the more episodes you finish, the more badges you earn.
Who is the app for?
For adults and older teens. The history of Rome is violence and intrigue — told plainly, with a note on what is fact and what is only suspicion.
Where do the facts come from?
From ancient sources, including Suetonius, Tacitus, Cassius Dio and Plutarch; the images are real works from Wikimedia Commons and museums, with the author and license credited.
Sources
- Swetoniusz, Żywoty cezarów
- Tacyt, Roczniki
- Kasjusz Dion, Historia rzymska
- Plutarch, Żywoty sławnych mężów
- Portrety rzeźb: Wikimedia Commons (domena publiczna i licencje CC, autorzy przy każdej karcie)