The next two years (166–168) were spent in Rome.
Verus continued with his glamorous lifestyle and kept the troupe of actors and favourites with him.
He had a tavern built in his house, where he celebrated parties with his friends until dawn.
He also enjoyed roaming around the city among the population, without acknowledging his identity.
The games of the circus were another passion in his life, especially chariot racing.
Marcus Aurelius disapproved of his conduct but, since Verus continued to perform his official tasks with efficiency, there was little he could do.
The next two years (166–168) were spent in Rome. Verus continued with his glamorous lifestyle and kept the troupe of actors and favourites with him. He had a tavern built in his house, where he celebrated parties with his friends until dawn. He also enjoyed roaming around the city among the population, without acknowledging his identity. The games of the circus were another passion in his life, especially chariot racing. Marcus Aurelius disapproved of his conduct but, since Verus continued to perform his official tasks with efficiency, there was little he could do.
Lucius Verus