I saw the movie 'Caligula' with Malcolm McDowell and there was an interview with him on the DVD. The actor made a good point about how we interpret ancient texts. He said Caligula had many enemies and the history of his reign was written by people who were against him and his rule. McDowell had a soft spot for Caligula, and interpreted his character as a young man who inherited ultimate power and became idealistic, wanting to end corruption in Rome by humiliating and executing those in high positions. However, it is also possible he was mad, or simply sadistic, and that's waht brought people against him. Is there anyway to know the truth about Caligula?
2007-04-13
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