Edict of Caracalla

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by Caracalla · 212

The Constitutio Antoniniana, also known as the Edict of Caracalla, was an imperial edict issued in AD 212 by the Roman Emperor Caracalla. It declared that all free men throughout the Roman Empire were to be granted full Roman citizenship, and all free women were to receive the same rights as Roman women.

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Lex Fridman Podcast
Historian Anthony Kaldellis challenges traditional narratives on the fall of Rome
Understanding the true mechanics of Roman survival and decline reframes how we view the stability and potential vulnerabilities of modern global superpowers.
Jun 30, 2026 · 3h 59m

1 episode featuring Edict of Caracalla

Historian Anthony Kaldellis challenges traditional narratives on the fall of Rome