Most successful successors to Augustus
Claudius emerged as one of the most successful successors to Augustus, defying initial doubts about his ability to rule.
Claudius emerged as the successor to the imperial throne
Following the assassination of Caligula, his uncle Claudius emerged as the successor to the imperial throne.
Caligula’s reign as Emperor of Rome ended
Caligula's reign as Emperor of Rome ended abruptly when he was assassinated by senators. Including several high-ranking senators
Caligula’s audacious demand for divine recognition
Caligula's audacious demand for divine recognition from the Senate reverberated across Rome, sparking fear and uncertainty among senators
Following Caligula’s triumphant campaign against the barbarians
Following Caligula's triumphant campaign against the barbarians, Rome erupted in jubilation, hailing him as a conquering hero.
Caligula initiated a campaign targeting the barbarian tribes
Caligula initiated a campaign targeting the barbarian tribes beyond the empire's borders.
Caligula’s display of wearing the breastplate of Alexander the Great
Caligula's grandiose display of wearing the breastplate of Alexander the Great while crossing a bridge of boats
Following the tragic passing of Drossilas
Following the tragic passing of Drossilas, a profound sense of mourning descended. Caligula issued a decree banning all public games
Caligula’s world shattered when his beloved sister Drusilla passed
Caligula's world shattered when his beloved sister Drusilla passed away. Her sudden death left him devastated.
Caligula’s demeanor underwent a dramatic shift
After recovering from a severe illness, Caligula's demeanor underwent a dramatic shift, marked by bouts of paranoia and cruelty.