Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo – brother-in-law of Caligula – is sent by Claudius to Germany to deal with some rebellious tribes. But he’s TOO successful, so Claudius calls him home. Messalina decides to get married again – while still married to Claudius. Surprisingly he isn’t too happy about it when he finds out. So she has a date – with a sword.

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