Tiberius
Tiberius’ reign started in 14 AD and ended when he died on March 16, 37 AD. Tiberius was born in Rome, Italy on November 16, 42 BC in a Claudian family. His parents were Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla, and he had the exact same name as his father. Tiberius succeeded Augustus and became the second Roman emperor. One of his popular quotes is, “In a free state there should be freedom of speech and thought.”
Tiberius
What Tiberius Really Looked Like
Tiberius died at the age of 78, but the cause of his death remains a bit of a mystery. It is believed that he was smothered with his sheets, though it is also said he was poisoned by his succeeder, Caligula. Tiberius Palace was located on the Palatine Hill and to this day, the ruins are still there, which has become a popular tourist spot. As you can see, this wax figure shows the color of Tiberius’ eyes, bone structure and distinct nose.
What Tiberius Really Looked Like
