Women Leaders, part 2: Ancient Rome’s Most Murderous Woman

Julia Agrippina Augusta, aka Agrippina Minor aka Agrippina the Younger, was a completely badass woman in ancient Rome. She leveraged her power as first the sister of the Emperor, then the wife of the Emperor, then the mother of the Emperor (three separate Emperors) to break new ground for Roman women. She also murdered a lot of people. Her placement on the Scandilicious Scale may SURPRISE YOU 

Referenced in this episode:

Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World by Emma Southon

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