Caligula Goes Mad
He starts strong, gets a fever, and emerges convinced he's a god. Tries to make his horse a senator. Lasts three years before the guards stab him.
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Key Takeaways
- Absolute power can lead to absolute madness.
- Check your ego before it checks you.
- Surround yourself with people who can call you out — even if you’re an emperor.
- Even emperors can be taken down by their own game.
- History remembers both the good and the bizarre.
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What happened during Caligula Goes Mad?
He starts strong, gets a fever, and emerges convinced he's a god. Tries to make his horse a senator. Lasts three years before the guards stab him. This event took place 37 CE. History Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with cinematic narration so you can listen anywhere.
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Caligula Goes Mad took place 37 CE. He starts strong, gets a fever, and emerges convinced he's a god. Tries to make his horse a senator. Lasts three years before the guards stab him. You can listen to the full retelling with immersive narration on the History Tea app.
Why does Caligula Goes Mad matter?
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