Sure, there were plenty of "hit pieces" in the Twelve Caesars, but in what was effectively ancient tabloid press, what will generate more interest - a story abo

Sure, there were plenty of "hit pieces" in the Twelve Caesars, but in what was effectively ancient tabloid press, what will generate more interest - a story about how a given emperor's temple foundations were inadequate, or some spurious story about the emperor wanting to enroll his horse as a senator?