Was Caligula Really the Worst Roman Emperor? | With Professor Mary Beard

Two thousand years ago one of history's most notorious individuals was born. The son of the Roman general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, Augustus' granddaughter, Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire and became the third Emperor of Rome. Many consider Caligula to be Rome’s most tyrannical emperor, reaching levels beyond even his infamous nephew Nero. His reign from 37-41 AD is filled with murder and debauchery. The great-great grandson of Julius Caesar certainly left his mark by his possible madness and definitely horrific acts. In this documentary, Professor Mary Beard embarks on an investigative journey to rome, to explore the life and times of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus... You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/45Y4Oyg