Tiberius

About Tiberius

Tiberius, who lived from 42 BCE to 37 CE, was the second Roman Emperor, succeeding his stepfather, Augustus. As a key figure in consolidating the early Roman Principate, his reign marked a critical period of transition from republic to centralized imperial power, though it was later characterized by political paranoia and significant military management. His long-term structural impact on the governance and stability of the vast Roman Empire secures him the #439 ranking in the Pantheon historical importance index.

Despite his foundational role in Roman imperial history, Tiberius currently experiences a state of overattention relative to his modern cultural footprint, showing a +3x attention gap. He garnered approximately 1.1 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. To provide contrast, contemporary politician Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ranks lower in historical importance (#593) yet attracts more attention with 1.6 million views, suggesting a notable modern focus discrepancy.

Looking at the trajectory of this attention, Tiberius's viewership shows a decline, with a 12.7% year-over-year drop in 2025, and a further 14% decrease in momentum between the first and third quarters, indicating waning, though still substantial, online interest.