Caligula Proclaimed Emperor: Rome's Tyranny Begins
The Roman Senate swiftly annulled Tiberius' will and proclaimed Caligula emperor, instantly transforming a nervous household into the seat of absolute power for a man known for his erratic cruelty. This abrupt succession ended a decade of cautious stability under Tiberius and unleashed a reign that would drain the imperial treasury through lavish games while systematically eliminating political rivals.
March 18, 37
1989 years ago
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