The Caesars: Might and Madness 

Four Thursdays • 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Mackey Auditoriu 

February 6 • March 5, 19 • April 9

Gaius Caesar, known as “Caligula”, was born in 12 A.D. to one of Rome’s most distinguished families. His mother and father could claim Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus as ancestors. When Caligula was born, the reign of Augustus was nearing its end and Tiberius, the designated heir, took the throne in 14 A.D. As early as age 3, Caligula accompanied his father, Germanicus, on his military campaigns. In 19 A.D. tragedy struck with the death of Caligula’s father. Caligula went to live with his great grandmother Livia. In 31 A.D. Tiberius brought Caligula to Capri and groomed him as his successor. When Tiberius died in 37 A.D., Caligula became the third emperor of the Roman Empire. The first year of his reign was a “Golden Age”, but as time went by he became more unhinged and to this day is known for his tyranny and bizarre behavior. When he could no longer be tolerated, he was assassinated in January of 41 A.D.

Instructor : Judge Luis Cardenas      Coordinator : Len Leventhal