Caligula opened with popular reforms—amnesties, tax relief, transparency—but after a severe illness turned to theatrical provocations, fiscal exactions, and ritual self‑cult, alienating elites and Praetorians and prompting his assassination: coercive strategy over madness.
Meta Description: Discover how Pompeii's preserved daily routines and forgotten wisdom offer surprising solutions to modern challenges, from time management to wellness practices that remain relevant 2,000 years later.
