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Nerva had rumors recorded about him having affairs with men, and was a lifelong bachelor which was EXTREMELY unusual even for Romans who preferred men.
Now, Trajan? He was well-known for preferring male company.
You thought it was just a history lesson, but it was me, Cassius Dio!
I fuckin love Dio
TIL, thanks!