New discoveries beneath the Vatican reveal the grand designs of Caligula. In a reign lasting just four years, Caligula established himself as one of Rome's most controversial emperors. Often portrayed as a cruel tyrant, he left behind a dark legacy. Yet, recent archaeological discoveries offer a different perspective: that of a visionary builder. He was responsible for titanic projects involving remarkable technical feats, such as aqueducts ike the Aqua Claudia. This episode redefines Caligula as a visionary of Roman engineering, highlighting projects such as the transformation of a temple, the transport of a colossal Egyptian obelisk to Rome, and the construction of aqueducts.
New discoveries beneath the Vatican reveal the grand designs of Caligula. In a reign lasting just four years, Caligula established himself as one of Rome's most controversial emperors. Often portrayed as a cruel tyrant, he left behind a dark legacy. Yet, recent archaeological discoveries offer a different perspective: that of a visionary builder. He was responsible for titanic projects involving remarkable technical feats, such as aqueducts ike the Aqua Claudia. This episode redefines Caligula as a visionary of Roman engineering, highlighting projects such as the transformation of a temple, the transport of a colossal Egyptian obelisk to Rome, and the construction of aqueducts.
