460 CE Scandal: Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia's Shocking Death!

July 20, 460 CE

I. The Toga Has Fallen! Aelia Eudocia Bites the Dust!

The city is ablaze with whispers and the grapevine isn't for wine today folks! The shocking news of the Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia's death has hit Rome harder than a speeding chariot! The Empress, known for her literary talents as well as her posh lifestyle, has left us in a state of disbelief. This morning we woke up with the expectation of a routine day, only to be served a generous helping of tragedy with our morning bread and olives. O Tempora! O Mores!

II. The Sudden Death: Was It Natural or...?

While we always knew politics in Rome was a lethal business, who'd have thought it'd claim our beloved Empress? Official sources say it was a 'natural death'. But let's be real... when has anything in Rome ever been 'natural'? The sudden departure of Eudocia has certainly raised more than a few sculpted Roman brows and sent tongues wagging faster than the legs of a runner on the Circus Maximus.

III. The Scandal: A Hoopla of Drama

Let's do a quick flashback, folks! Who could forget the juicy scandal that rocked the Byzantine Empire earlier? Yes! I am talking about the famous 'apple of discord'. Eudocia's fall from grace was as spectacular as her rise to power, all thanks to a single golden apple. Now that's what I call a fruit, full of 'core' drama!

IV. Intrigue: The Plot Thickens

Rumors are flying faster than Jupiter's thunderbolts! Some say she was poisoned, others suggest she succumbed to a disease. Could this be another unsolved mystery for the annals of Rome? Or just a case of "Alea iacta est!"?

V. The Aftermath: Who's Next in Line?

With Eudocia out of the picture, all eyes are now on who will fill those royal sandals. The power vacuum has created a veritable gladiator's arena in the palace. The question on everyone's mind - who will be the next Empress or Emperor?

In the words of the immortal poet Virgil, “Omnia vincit amor, et nos cedamus amori.” (Love conquers all; let us too yield to love.) Farewell, dear Eudocia. You have entertained us with your heart's passions and your life's dramas. The stage of Rome will certainly miss you.

Hang on to your laurels, folks! This is just the beginning. The Empire is not for the faint-hearted. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest juiciest, scandalous news from the heart of Rome. Remember, you heard it here first!