Caracalla

American

[kar-uh-kal-uh] / ˌkær əˈkæl ə /

noun

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Bassianus, a.d. 188–217, Roman emperor 211–217.

Caracalla British

/ ˌkærəˈkælə /

noun

real name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, original name Bassianus. 188–217 _ad , Roman emperor (211–17): ruled with cruelty and extravagance; assassinated

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Its beaux-arts design was inspired by Rome’s Baths of Caracalla and its myth has only grown since its untimely demise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Finally, in 212 CE, the emperor Caracalla issued an edict that extended citizenship to all free people of the Roman Empire.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

A round wooden painting made in Egypt circa 200 A.D. shows the Emperor Septimius Severus, his wife, and his son Caracalla, all with cheerful smiles and bulging eyes.

From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2022

Arched windows allude to the Baths of Caracalla, one of McKim’s inspirations.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2021

Likewise, it was disastrous for Caracalla, Commodus, and Maximinus to imitate Severus, since they did not have enough virtue to follow in his footsteps.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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