What are some unique facts about Caligula?

Turns out that most of what we know about the notorious emperor comes from highly suspect sources. That's because Suetonius and Dio, who wrote the most scathing accounts of Caligula's madness, lived decades after their subject's time and based their works on legend. read more

While Tiberius, his adoptive father and predecessor, hated almost all of Caligula's family, Tiberius took a special liking to Caligula. He invited Caligula to live on his private island with him for the last 6 years of his life. read more

Facts about Caligula 1: the popular nickname Caligula was the popular nickname of the young Gaius. He earned the name from the soldiers of his father when he was involved in campaigns in Germania. read more

Know more about the life, family, reign and assassination of Emperor Caligula through these 10 interesting facts. #1 Caligula was his nickname Caligula was named Gaius Julius Caesar after the famous Roman politician and general, who was related to Caligula. read more