Archaeologists Confirm that Roman Emperor Caligula Was a 'Maniac'

For centuries scholars have debated whether Caligula, the Roman empire's eccentric third ruler, was a megalomaniac who dared to defy the gods or a maligned emperor whose caprices were exaggerated after his death.

Now a group of archaeologists digging up Caligula's ancient palace say they have finally found concrete evidence that he was indeed a "maniac" who turned one of Rome's most revered temples into the front porch of his residence

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[Edited on 11-8-2003 by MiStErBeLLaTrIx]

If anyone wants to read the article:
story.news.yahoo.com.../nm/20030811/sc_nm/arts_italy_caligula_dc_1

I thought historians have realized for awhile that Caligula was a twisted individual, though not as bad as the movie portrayed.
Still. Caligula was a great movie.

-B.

I'm not sure there's been very much debate about Caligula's having been completely nuts: but it's a very good article.