![Emperor Caracalla ready to murder his brother Geta in front of their mother, a painting by by Jacques Pajou](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Caracalla-murdering-his-brother-Geta-in-front-of-their-mother.jpg)
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Brothers Divided: The Tragic Tale of Emperors Caracalla and Geta
As the Severan dynasty rose to prominence, the two brothers were groomed to jointly inherit their father’s empire. Despite their shared upbringing, their differences—both personal and political—were stark and irreconcilable.