Random Craziest Ancient Rome Sex Scandals (16 items)

(#13) Cleopatra Had A Love Child With Caesar And Paraded It Around Rome

Julius Caesar not only started the reign of Roman emperors; he was one of their finest playboys. Despite his marriage to Calpurnia, he took many mistresses—among them, the famous Cleopatra. When Caesar invited her to Rome, Cleopatra brought their baby and showed him off to everyone... including Calpurnia.

So what was an epic playboy to do? He gave the kid his name and drafted up a law saying he could marry as many women as he wanted.
(#14) Elagabalus Was a Part Time Emperor, Part Time Seducer

While Caligula turned his palace into a brothel, Elagabalus got in on the action himself. He had a room in his palace brothel where he'd stand at the door and try to entice clients into joining him.
(#5) Caligula Had A Favorite Sister

Although it's been said he took all of his sisters to bed, Caligula's favorite was allegedly Drusilla. Stories said their grandmother caught them in bed together when they were still minors. Later in life, he took Drusilla from her husband. When she died, Caligula declared an entire season of public mourning.
(#15) Mark Antony Totally Went After Best Friend Caesar's Girl After He Was Out Of The Way

Not long after Caesar met his end on the Ides of March, his closest friend and ally, Mark Antony, hooked up with his mistress, Cleopatra. Antony was named an enemy of Rome, but was too busy with the Queen of Egypt to care. Eventually, Caesar's successor, Octavian, faced them down and defeated their forces. In the end they both took their own lives.
(#8) An Empress Had A Taboo Face-Off With A Famous Prostitute—And Won

According to Pliny the Elder, Valeria Messalina, the third wife of Emperor Claudius and mother of his son, was known for her appetite for pleasure. Just for fun, the empress bet the best Roman courtesan of her time that she could sleep with more men in one day than said lady of the night. Messalina came out on top by bedding 25 men.
(#6) Nero Dressed Up As Animals For His Sexcapades

Nero may have had a weird childhood, but not even the most uncommon upbringing could explain his most ferocious urges. Stories said he liked to play a game where he dressed in animal skins, was let loose from a cage, and went to town on defenseless men and women who were tied to stakes.