Claudius had simply awful taste in women. Although he adored his wife, Messalina, she was extravagant and promiscuous, with a particular weakness for the servants. Claudius tried to turn a blind ...

While Messalina, Claudius’ first wife, is said to have taken part in a competition with Rome’s leading prostitute and won, satisfying 25 clients in 24 hours - if, that is, we are to believe ...

A man seeking to restore the Roman Republic then assassinates Caligula after which Claudius is proclaimed emperor. Messalina -- Claudius's beautiful but evil wife -- then maneuvers to replace ...