Rome's Most Beloved Prince Became History's Worst Emperor

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]The most beloved prince in Roman history became its most hated emperor. It's 12 AD Germania. A two-year-old boy walks through military camps wearing tiny soldier boots. The legions adore him.

[00:00:13]They call him Caligula, little boots. He grows up as their mascot, their perfect future leader. Rome falls in love.

[00:00:21]Senators praise him. Citizens cheer his name. When he becomes emperor at 24, the entire empire celebrates. But absolute love means absolute power with no limits. He declares himself a living god. He talks to statues. He makes his horse a console. He executes senators for sport. The beloved little boots was gas Caesar Caligula. What do you think turns beloved leaders into tyrants?