Caligula: The Madness Behind his reign The notorious Caligula ruled the Roman Empire from 37 AD until 41 AD as a tyrant who in due time became a villain. Although Caligula was an intelligent and amusing young man he also had a cruel and darker side that would in modern times, leave people to question his mental stability. His weird and unusual actions would reinforce this idea, such as him wanting and having his counterparts look up to him and worship him as a god because he considered himself a
In the book, Caligula: A Biography, the authors’ main purpose is to show a historical account of the life and reign of Caligula as an emperor of the Roman Empire. The authors take into account several ancient writers who chronicled his life and through their own research, attempt to either affirm or discredit the many outlandish claims by them. The book begins with the accusations of ancient writers such as Seneca, Pliny the Elder, Josephus, and Suetonius who all claim that Caligula suffered from
information I have gathered supports the theory that Caligula likely suffered from one or more mental illnesses. However, please keep in mind that most of the information I am using was documented by some very biased people. There are actually no surviving reports concerning Caligula that were written during his lifetime. The earliest surviving records were written by Gaius Seutonius Tranquilis - a century after Caligula’s death. (2) Though Caligula has been dead and gone for centuries, he has never
Emperor Caligula On August 31st, 12 AD Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder gave birth to the third Roman emperor during the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. During the beginning of his reign, it seemed to be, as most would call it “a dream come true”. But after a few favorable accomplishments, Caligula became the deranged tyrant he is known for today. Born Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, he acquired the name Caligula at the age of two. After being separated from his parents for eighteen months, Augustus
Caligula- Psychiatric Report Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly known as Caligula, was one of many problematic emperors of Rome. After conducting my research with various individuals in Rome, they mainly target Caligula’s cruelty, sadism, extravagance and sexual perversity. After studying these sources, I have written a psychiatric report which I intend to send anonymously the current emperor of the Imperial Palace and other historical writers. Key personality traits and possible
parameter, there is infamous Caligula. Caligula was born as Gaius Augustus Germanicus, on August 31st, 12 CE, to Germanicus and Agrippina “The Elder”. Although, as a child, he strutted around in pint-sized caligae (Roman soldiers’ footwear), because even then - parents enjoyed draping their progeny in their lineal attire. He wore his getup while accompanying his father, Germanicus, on campaign. Shortly thereafter, Germanicus’ troops referred to the little rascal as Caligula, meaning “little boots”, and
Introduction Their name alone invokes many vivid images; from heroic men clad in Roman red iron to bloody battlefields, where they stand disciplined and ordered while chaos reigns all around, and even of the quiet corridors of the Emperors’ palace, where a change in power and leadership is only a blade thrust away. These fierce and hardy men formed the iconic symbol of the Ancient Roman Army: the Praetorian Guard. Rigid and unwavering, these soldiers were the bodyguards of the most powerful men
armor and boots, which led soldiers to call him Caligula meaning “little boots.” His father enjoyed a great deal of success in military campaigns in the north, making him and his family famous and loved by the people. As Germanicus gained popularity, Tiberius (the emperor at the time) conspired against him in order to weaken his influence, and poisoned him. Germanicus died soon after in Antioch in the year 19 CE. After the death of his father, Caligula lived with his mother and siblings. Caligula's
The dynasty of the Julio-Claudians could be summarised as being commanded by domineering families who had an obsession with power and politics. Agrippina the younger, daughter of Agrippina the elder and Germanicus and future wife of the Emperor Claudius, as well as the mother of the following Emperor Nero was one such example. Breaking the boundaries of the stereotype of imperial women and becoming one of the most influential women in Roman history, she had lasting impacts on the imperial household
The Excesses Of Caligula Why were the actions of Caligula regarded as excessive? Why was such behaviour important in the evaluation of an emperor's image? When Caligula took the title of emperor of Rome, the population of that vast empire felt that a new dawn was emerging. Here was someone with youth on his side to reign over them, by contrast after the aged Tiberius. Because of his earlier travels with them on their campaigns, he had the loyalty of the troops, which was always important
day Anzio. He earned the nickname Caligula which means little boot or little sandal. He earned this name somewhere between the age of two and four. When wearing miniature versions of military sandals or caligae the soldiers took notice, hence the nickname. This name stuck with him for the rest of his life. Growing up was easy for him due to being hailed from Rome’s most enduring family, Julio Claudiens. Having Julius Caesar as a great-great-grandfather and a
Good morning staff and students. Today I will be presenting an exposition detailing Emperor Nero’s ascent and decline regarding his powerful reign. He was born in 37AD as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, but he is more commonly referred to as Emperor Nero. He is remembered as one of Rome’s most influential leaders and is famed for being a madman who played the lyre while Rome crumbled to pieces. Around Rome, he was known for being tyrant and for his erratic behavior regarding Rome’s future, fueled by
In the book I, Claudius written by the novelist Robert Graves is a fictional autobiography about a man named, Tiberius Claudius who lives in Ancient Greece. He has some tremendous conflicts within himself which the author shows through his use of characterization and imagery. Born on the July 24, 1885, Robert Graves was born into a family of a well diverse European heritage with his family tree full of Irish, Scottish, German, English, and Danish natives. He was also born into an awfully wealthy
mother, agrippina the Younger and his father, Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus. His father, a former Roman consul,died when he was about 3 years old, and his mother was banished by the Emperor Caligula, leaving him in the care of an aunt. His name at birth was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. After the murder of caligula in January A.D. 41 and the ascension of emperor Claudius shortly afterward, mother and son were reunited. His ambitious mother would go on to marry claudius in A.D. 49 and she saw to it that
Claudius-Roman Emperor Claudius was born in Lugdunan on August 1, 10 BC and died on October 13, AD 54 in Rome at the age of 63. Claudius was born into a Royal Imperial family and was the youngest child of Drusus and Antonia Minor. Although he had other siblings, only two survived past childhood, his older brother Germanicus and his older sister Livilla. Additionally, Claudius father passed away suddenly when he was an infant leaving Antonia to raise the children. Claudius childhood was less
Introduction Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus (b. 10 BC, d. 54 A.D.; emperor, 41-54 A.D.) was the third emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His reign represents a turning point in the history of the Principate for a number of reasons, not the least for the manner of his accession and the implications it carried for the nature of the office. During his reign he promoted administrators who did not belong to the senatorial or equestrian classes, and was later vilified by authors who did. He followed
Greek Empire (600 B.C 1 A.D) Doric Order- entasis- swelling of the columns -always used for largest temples -alternating triglyphs and metopes Ionic Order – scrolls -shafts are thinner - no triglyphs in frieze Corinthian Order –large temples -no triglyphs, just metopes. Archaic Period – 600-500 B.C - stiff and rigid pose - focused on anatomy - archaic smile - Kouros, Kore – male and female archaic sculptures. Classical Period - depict distinct motion (Apollo belvedere)
quotes speeches. However although he is referencin... ... middle of paper ... ...icus and was therefore suspect. Tacitus was writing about Tiberius after the emperor had died and probably believed that since he was most likely killed by his nephew Caligula that Tiberius was probably justified in suspecting his relatives. Tiberius is remembered as a tightfisted and paranoid emperor. Tacitus goes against this view of Tiberius by giving examples of extreme generosity. However Tacitus doesn 't present
Agrippina the Younger is well known throughout history and amongst historians as being the sly woman who brought many Emperors and soon to be Emperors to their deaths with the taste of poison. However, Agrippina did not thoughtlessly poison them without cause, but she had an agenda instead. This powerful and strong minded woman was entirely willing to ensure that her imperial lineage was made Emperor of Rome without exception. No matter the trickery that she would have to partake in, or the lives
In this essay it will discuss the extent to which the principate is a history of military dictatorships. Meaning to what extent did the military hold authoritarian control. In fact, the principate was not a history of military dictatorships, but an Oligarchy, where the Emperor, the Senate and the Army all came together to rule the Empire. Although, some had more power than others. The essay will divide into two main parts one explaining how it was not a military dictatorship but showing examples