Caligula: Rome's Cruelest Emperor?
In this Timeline documentary, Mary Beard investigates the life of the Roman emperor Caligula, one of history's most notorious rulers. She sifts fact from legend to explore how Gaius earned his reputation for cruelty and madness, and what his reign reveals about imperial power. Beard's questioning approach brings nuance to a lurid story. For lovers of ancient history, it is an engaging reexamination of a fearsome emperor. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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