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6 days ago

Year of the Four Emperors: The 'Game of Thrones' of the Roman Empire

The Year of the Four Emperors in 69 CE saw four men rapidly claim the Roman throne following Nero's death, resulting in civil war and violent succession struggles that destabilized the empire.
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3 months ago

Growing popularity of Princess Aiko reopens the debate on male imperial succession in Japan

Princess Aiko's growing public profile has reignited calls to allow female succession under Japan's Imperial Household Law amid demographic pressure and conservative resistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Japan's second in line to emperor's throne comes of age amid succession debate

Japan has heralded the coming of age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing. The nephew of Emperor Naruhito, Hisahito received a black silk and lacquer crown at Saturday's ceremony in Tokyo, which marks the beginning of his royal adult life. Thank you very much for bestowing the crown today at the coming-of-age ceremony, Hisahito said. I will fulfil my duties, being aware of my responsibilities as an adult member of the imperial family.
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