#572 | Caligula | Psychopath, Sadist, Emperor

<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>In part one of our three-part series on "Tyrants of the Roman Empire," we'll meet Caligula, the notorious Roman emperor known for his cruelty and excess.  </p><p>Once hailed as a promising leader, Caligula's reign quickly devolved into a nightmare, filled with public executions and humiliations. </p><ul><li>Caligula's chilling dinner party threat</li><li>Caligula's background and rise to power</li><li>Tiberius's influence on young Caligula</li><li>Public approval and the initial Golden Age</li><li>Caligula's mysterious illness and recovery</li><li>Shift to cruelty and public humiliations</li><li>Caligula's obsession with divinity</li><li>Extravagant projects and bizarre military orders</li><li>Assassination by his own guard</li><li>Legacy of despotism and unchecked power</li></ul><p><br> Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: <a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/caligula">https://www.leonardoengli...