Was Caligula Insane?
Caligula made his horse consul, tried to make love to the Moon, and sent his soldiers to gather seashells by the seashore - or did he? As we'll see in this video, the Caligula of popular imagination may be far removed from the historical emperor. Check out my other YouTube channels @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: / toldinstone If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-... If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: / toldinstone / toldinstone / 20993845.garrett_ryan Chapters: 0:00 Caligula's bridge 1:30 The reign of Caligula 2:40 Established Titles 4:00 Decadence and cruelty 5:00 The emperor's eccentricities 5:45 Caligula's madness 6:37 Assassination, character assassination 7:43 Rumors of incest 8:19 Caligula's horse 8:57 Warring with the ocean 10:02 Explaining the bridge 10:37 Glimpsing Caligula
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