439 CE Scandal: Eudoxia Crowned Augusta in Ravenna Power Play!

Bow Down, Bi… Romans! Eudoxia's in the House

Get ready for a ride, folks, because Rome is on fire, and not in the Nero way. Our girl Eudoxia has just been crowned Augusta, and I mean, Talk about a power move!

It's Getting Royal in Here!

Okay, let me set the scene. It’s 439 CE, the sun's setting over the Roman Empire, casting long, dramatic shadows over the marble pillars of Ravenna. The air is thick with the smell of olives and intrigue. Suddenly a hushed silence falls over the crowd. The moment has come. Eudoxia, our leading lady, steps out, crowned Augusta. Yes, you heard it right – Augusta, baby!

From Empress To Augusta – A Power Play For The Ages!

Gaius Placidius Valentinianus, or as we like to call him, Valentinian III, probably didn’t see this coming. I mean, one moment he’s running the Western Roman Empire as per usual, and the next his wife, Licinia Eudoxia, is crowned Augusta. Yikes!

The Power Behind the Throne?

So who exactly is this queen that's shaking the pillars of the Roman Empire? Well, Eudoxia is none other than the daughter of Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II. And let me tell ya, she didn't fall far from the power tree, darlings.

The Ravenna Power Play – A Game of Thrones, Roman Style

Our insider sources tell us this wasn't a spontaneous event. Oh no, this "coronation" was a carefully orchestrated power play. Ravenna was chosen for its symbolism as the capital of the Western Roman Empire. And by accepting the title of Augusta, Eudoxia was sending a clear message to her hubby, Valentinian III: There's a new power broker in town, and she wears a crown.

Shaking Up The Empire – The Eudoxia Effect

Now, I know what you're thinking – "What does this mean for me?" Well, chances are, if you're reading this on a papyrus scroll, you're probably not the plebeian type. So, hold onto your laurel wreaths, because Eudoxia's power move could mean a seismic shift in the dynamics of the Roman Empire. I'd say keep an eye on your villas and your vestal virgins.

So, What’s Next?

Well, only time will tell. But one thing's for sure, Eudoxia is not one to rest on her laurels. From Ravenna to Rome, brace yourselves, because the reign of Augusta Eudoxia is just beginning. Stay tuned, gladiators, because this is one arena fight you won't want to miss!