Did you know Septimius Severus was African? He was born in North Africa and rose to become one of Rome’s greatest emperors. In 208 AD, he strengthened Roman Britain and left a legacy in York. Yet, his African identity is often overlooked, erased from history to fit a narrative that excludes the true diversity of the empire. #explore #exploremore | I Love Africa

426K views · 10K reactions | Lucius Septimius Severus: Rome's First African Emperor and His Reign of Resilience類 #fbreels #facts #StarsEverywhere #viral #shorts #History | History Facts | Facebook

4.5K views · 44 reactions | At the heart of Rome stand relics from when it ruled the world. The Arch of Septimius Severus celebrates a man as a god. But he wasn't born to be emperor. He fought his way to the throne in 193 A.D. #AncientRome #RomanHistory #Emperor #SeptimiusSeverus | Real Royalty | Facebook

When Septimius Severus doubled legion pay in 193 AD, it sparked a chain reaction, by 284 AD, Rome was drowning in 15,000% inflation. Coins that were once nearly pure silver became mostly bronze, and soldiers weren’t fighting for Rome anymore… they were fighting for pay that kept losing value. If this caught your attention, repost or share it with a fellow history lover! | Jeremy Ryan Slate | Facebook