[dsutah]

I remember that. His real name, Gaius Drusus Germanicus, was his real name. Either that, or something close to that. His nickname was “Caligula”, or “little boots”. His Dad took him on military expeditions with him, and the men gave him that name. Needless to say, he became pretty spoiled after awhile!

[Savage Beast]

It is a rare person who would not be corrupted by the kind of power that Caligula had.

This is ONE reason why the power of political leaders MUST be kept under control.

On the other hand, little or nothing was necessary to corrupt Caligula to such depravity. Caligulas walk the earth today. They always have. Some of them seek power.