Messalina was the daughter of Messala Barbatus, who was the grandson of Claudius Marcellus and Octavia, sister of Augustus. Her mother was Domitia Lepida, who was the granddaughter of the same Octavia and Mark Antony. She was, in fact, more closely related to Augustus (twice through Octavia) than Claudius (once through Octavia). She provided Claudius … Continue reading Messalina