Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Left, Artist impressions of Caligula's luxury Nemi ships — Liebig collectors' card, 1935. Right - Nemi ships built by Caligula, ...

Roman Emperor Caligula is one of ancient history's darkest and most unsettling figures. His name is synonymous with excess, cruelty, and madness. Some historians describe his shocking acts of violence ...

If not for Nero, Caligula would easily be rated the Roman Empire's worst emperor, but his notorious reputation might deserve another look. Caligula was so hated by his own men that they assassinated ...

For decades, many believed the Nazis were responsible for the destruction of Caligula's Nemi ships. The massive first-century boats were used for the debauched Roman emperor's love for partying. A new ...