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Caligula
Caligula (ad 12–41) (
Gaius Caesar) Roman emperor (37–41). Son of Germanicus Caesar, he became emperor after the death of
Tiberius. He was highly autocratic, made his horse a consul to mock the Senate, and was said to be insane. He was murdered by an officer of the Praetorian Guard and succeeded by his uncle,
Claudius I.
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 "The Economist (US)")
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Caligula, Emperor of Rome.
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 7/6/1991; 700+ words
; CALIGULA, EMPEROR OF ROME. By Arther Ferrill...and $22.50 EVERY schoolboy knows that Caligula was mad. The nature and depth of his...scholars have even tried to rehabilitate Caligula. The main thrust of this study is to...
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A 'Caligula' who speaks to our many demons
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 10/25/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...was drawn to Albert Camus's play ''Caligula'' because, rather than having characters...the world premiere of Glanert's ''Caligula.'' Its protagonist is one of the Roman...distillation of the play, the new ''Caligula,'' Glanert's fourth opera, preserves...
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 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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CALIGULA v FERGIE.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 6/12/2003; 700+ words
; ...boss of all time - the notorious emperor Caligula. Although the Roman despot was born...sees enemies everywhere. He even shares Caligula's obsession with conquering Europe. Here, we compare Caligula and Fergie to find out who's the worst...
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The Emperor Reigns Absolutely in 'Caligula'
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 10/18/2007; ; 700+ words
; With a title like "Caligula," you're expecting heads to roll. The name of the third...to the experience as what is percolating so excitingly in Caligula's. Camus' Caligula -- played with sumptuous vitality by Alexander Strain...
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What made Caligula tick? Dances with tyrants
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 11/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...the story of the crazed Roman emperor Caligula. The 90-minute work was warmly received...music composed by Louis Dandrel, ''Caligula'' avoids a linear narrative. Rather...course, the mere idea of an evening with Caligula might seem a tad off-putting. Ballet...
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Caligula.(Theater Review)
Magazine article from: Daily Variety; 4/6/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Brown Incitatus, Jesus Noshir Dalal Caligula Andre De Shields The Celt George Gallagher...at the Classical Theater of Harlem, "Caligula" pounces like a tiger on the stage...revived. As co-writer and director of "Caligula," he's helped create something audacious...
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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Was Caligula the greatest con in Hollywood history? Shocking: An orgy scene from Caligula.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 8/30/2008; 700+ words
; ...outside, the crowd parts. The Emperor Caligula strides into the room, a gold chain...follows is shocking in the extreme, as Caligula forces the bride to watch him have sex...continual explicit close-ups. This is Caligula the notorious 1979 film featuring every...
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`Caligula'
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 7/24/1997; ; 635 words
; `Caligula' Defiant Theatre Through Aug. 26 At...recommended In staging Albert Camus' "Caligula," Defiant Theatre faces a double-edged...inserted at awkward moments. Camus' "Caligula," which suggests the profligate ruler...
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'Caligula' captivates at Classical Theatre
Newspaper article from: New York Amsterdam News; 4/20/2005; ; 587 words
; ...be said of its current production, "Caligula," starring Andre De Shields in the...quite appropriate, considering that Caligula would not shy away from having sex with...show is strictly for an adult audience. Caligula believed that people should be sexually...
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'Caligula' is sword-and-scandals epic.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 10/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; "Caligula" - the X-rated sex-and-violence...today at the Kendall Square Cinemas, "Caligula" runs 2 1/2 hours in all its uncut...its second century. Most obviously, "Caligula" belongs to another, wilder time. In...
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Caligula
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Caligula Born: August 31, 12 C. E. Antium...41 c.e. Rome, Italy Italian emperor Caligula (12 – 41 C. E.) was the...emperor of Rome. During his short reign, Caligula emerged as one of the most dominant leaders...
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Ludwig Quidde
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...briefly imprisoned for his brochure, Caligula: eine Studie über römischen Cäsarenwahnsinn [Caligula: a study in Roman Caesarean madness...1894), an obvious polemic in which Caligula represented Emperor William II...
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Agrippina the Younger
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...may have warped Agrippina's brother, Caligula. Perhaps it also drove Agrippina in...to death. As for the third brother, Caligula, Tiberius alternated between ignoring...starved herself to death, while her son Caligula's portrait was put on coins. Caligula...
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Tiberius Claudius Germanicus
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...of Augustus after the assassination of Caligula, he was given the throne primarily because...been found cowering in a closet after Caligula's death was announced. Kept in the...the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, Claudius gained a reputation for stupidity...
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Herod
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...She drove him to seek a royal title, and he was banished by Caligula in AD 39. Philip (d. AD 34) was tetrarch of the region...d. AD 44), was a man of some ability. Out of friendship Caligula made him king (AD 39) of Philip's tetrarchy; later he...
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