rome, italy,roman empire,ancient rome,ancient history,revisionist history,archeology,1st century,caligula

Caligula with Mary Beard (2013)

Poster for Caligula with Mary Beard

What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (12-41), nicknamed Caligula? Professor Mary Beard explains what is accurate and what is mythical in the historical accounts that portray him as an unbalanced despot. Was he a sadistic tyrant, as Roman historians have told, or perhaps the truth about him was manipulated because of political interests?

Cast & Crew

Director
Hugo Macgregor
  • Profile picture of Mary Beard
    Self - Host Mary Beard

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Keywords

  • rome, italy
  • roman empire
  • ancient rome
  • ancient history
  • revisionist history
  • archeology
  • 1st century
  • caligula