#Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus

[greatgaiusjuliuscaesar]

ALL HAIL CAESAR! 🏛👑

Greetings, all!

It’s your Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ( or just emperor Gaius, NOT Caligula, I don't like my nickname).

I’ve finally joined Tumblr! 🔥 From the grand halls of Rome to your screens, I’m here to bring a bit of imperial flair. You can expect some royal gossips, tales from the palace, and so on.

Don’t be shy—comment, share, and let’s get this empire-wide conversation started💬

Long live the Empire! 🏛️👑

[uncleclaudius]

He was very tall and extremely pale, with an unshapely body, but very thin neck and legs.​ His eyes and temples were hollow, his forehead broad and grim, his hair thin and entirely gone on the top of his head, though his body was hairy. Because of this to look upon him from a higher place as he passed by, or for any reason whatever to mention a goat, was treated as a capital offence. While his face was naturally forbidding and ugly, he purposely made it even more savage, practising all kinds of terrible and fearsome expressions before a mirror.   Suetonius: Life of Caligula

It's probably the empty eye-sockets that do it but I have always felt that this cast bronze portrait captures the spirit of Caligula, the mad emperor as the stories paint him. I wouldn't say he was ugly though, Suetonius.

[doobydoobydoowau]

That feeling when you call your homie 'girlie' as a joke

so he hacks you to pieces in an empty corridor of your mansion

[starvoidsailor]

Not me thinking about Neros name.

It is an interesting name though, so I'll do it anyway.

There are a few famous people who were called Nero, most prominently Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, most well know for being a tyrannical leader and setting Rome on fire for a building project. With the name Nero meaning strong or vigorous and later being adapted to mean black in Italian and other European languages in some variations. We all know that, an impressive and historically charged name of a grand and slightly insane roman emperor (like Gaius, there were so many emperors who had Gaius in their name) as the perfect base for Nero tol Scaeva.

His last name, Scaeva, being derived from one of Julius Caesar's most prominent Centurion Marcus Cassius Scaeva who famously wore red. Easy, we got that down as well. Makes sense since red is his color and Gaius Baelsar was named after Julius Caesar.

But what made me wonder was his last name. We know what Nero means, depending on the angle, i.e the language, it either denotes physical stenght or the color black. But what does Scaeva mean, specifically? Even if both names were picked from ancient roman history to fit with the empires theme and somewhat arranged around Gaius correlation to Caesar, let's just wonder for a moment what Scaeva actually means. Just for the fun of it.

If you Google "what does Scaeva mean?" all you'll get are some lovely articles regarding hoverflies since their scientific name of a genus of them is Scaeva, which has nothing to do with Nero, either ours nor the roman emperor. Unfortunately a dead end.

Doing a little deep dive back into my dusty Latin Vocabulary since all roads lead back to Rome, Scaeva is indeed listed there. Well, kind of.

Scaeva was a word used to describe a certain type of gladiator in ancient Rome, just like Bestiarius or Gladiatrix. It specifically was used to refer to gladiators of any type that were left-handed.

It furthermore is also an adjective. Scaevus is the masculine baseform to look at, meaning "left" or "on the left side" but can also translate to mean "clumsy" or "unlucky" or, my personal favorite, "powerfully influenced by luck [Fortuna], for good or bad,". Scaevus is the masculine form, as said, so how is it conjugated to Scaeva? Easy, the singular nominative feminine of Scaevus becomes Scavea. Meaning that Neros lastname is the feminine version of the word, something European languages like German or Spanish and French like to do, with usually a feminine and masculine form of the word.

Now, why did I ramble about this?

Because I got tired at 1am, wondered what his lastname meant, fell down a rabbit hole or two and came back out with refreshed Latin and some headcanons regarding our dearest engineer.

Nero is left-handed but became ambidextrous during the academy for sake of outshining Cid

Nero was an accident and doesn't know his father

His lastname is his mother's

There were probably other things I found on my way I could delve into as well and maybe I will but I'll leave you guys this for now.

[sunshinesmebdy]

The Emperor and the Stars: Decoding Caligula’s Rise and Fall Through Astrology

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, remains a captivating and controversial figure in history. His reign as Roman emperor was marked by both remarkable achievements and brutal excesses, leading to his assassination in 41 AD. While attributing complex historical events solely to astrological placements would be an oversimplification, exploring Caligula’s birth chart offers fascinating insights into the potential energies that may have shaped his story.

The Seeds of Success: Virgo Sun & Mercury

Caligula’s Sun sign in Virgo indicates a natural aptitude for meticulousness, organization, and service. He was known for his efficiency in administration, implementing reforms in the tax system and public works. The Virgo influence, combined with Mercury (planet of communication) also in Virgo, suggests his sharp intellect and attention to detail. These qualities likely shone during his early reign, as he tackled administrative challenges and established himself as a competent ruler.

However, the Virgoan focus on order and perfectionism could also manifest as excessive criticism and a tendency to micromanage. This could have strained relationships with advisors and officials, leading to frustration and resentment. Additionally, the Virgoan desire for structure and control could have fueled his later attempts to centralize power and exert absolute authority, ultimately contributing to his isolation and paranoia.

Emotional Depths and Attachments: Moon & Venus in Cancer

The Cancerian placements of both the Moon (emotions) and Venus (love, relationships) reveal a strong need for security and emotional connection. Caligula experienced significant childhood trauma, including the exile and death of his parents. The Cancerian Moon suggests an intense sensitivity to these experiences, which could have manifested as a deep longing for security and control in his adult life. He may have surrounded himself with individuals perceived as loyal, but this need for control could have also fostered a climate of suspicion and fear.

These placements also highlight his potential for forming deep attachments, as evident in his close relationship with his sister Drusilla. The loss likely triggered unresolved childhood wounds, potentially fueling his descent into paranoia and cruelty. Additionally, the Cancerian influence on Venus, governing love and relationships, might have manifested in possessive or manipulative behaviors, further isolating him from potential allies and advisors.

The Leo Influence: Mars in Leo

Mars, the planet of action and assertion, resides in Leo in Caligula’s chart. This placement points to ambition, leadership potential, and a desire for recognition. It aligns with his rise to power and initial attempts to be a popular and effective ruler. He may have possessed a natural charisma and used his Leo influence to energize the public during his early reign.

However, the Leo influence, when unchecked, can manifest as an overinflated ego, a need for dominance, and a tendency towards theatricality. As Caligula’s reign progressed, these negative expressions of Leo energy might have come to the forefront. His initial ambition could have morphed into excessive pride and a relentless pursuit of power, leading to increasingly erratic and tyrannical behavior. His desire for recognition could have become a desperate need for constant praise and adulation, ultimately driving him further away from genuine connection and support.

The Downfall: Unbalanced Energies?

While his placements offered potential for both effective leadership and deep emotional connection, an imbalance or negative expression of these energies could have contributed to Caligula’s downfall. The Virgo Sun and Mercury might have become overly critical or micromanaging, while the Cancerian Moon and Venus could have manifested as clinging behavior or emotional manipulation. The Leo Mars, initially fueling ambition, might have morphed into excessive pride, paranoia, and a thirst for power, ultimately leading to his demise.

Conclusion: A Tapestry of Influences

It’s crucial to remember that astrology is not deterministic. Caligula’s life was undoubtedly shaped by numerous factors beyond his birth chart, including historical context, personal experiences, and the choices he made. However, exploring his astrological placements offers a potential lens through which we can understand the underlying energies that may have influenced his personality, strengths, and ultimately, his tragic flaws.

[blueiscoool]

Roman Coin - Gold Aureus of Caligula C. AD 37-38

Obverse: portrait of Caligula. Reverse : Portrait of Caligula's mother Agrippina. Unlike his predecessors, Caligula lacked military experience. His coinage placed heavy emphasis or his family instead.

Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (31 August 12 – 24 January 41), better known by his nickname Caligula, was the third Roman emperor, ruling from AD 37 until his assassination in AD 41. He was the son of the Roman general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, Augustus' granddaughter. Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

Although Gaius was named after Gaius Julius Caesar, he acquired the nickname "Caligula" ('little boot'), the diminutive form of caligae, a military boot, from his father's soldiers during their campaign in Germania. When Germanicus died at Antioch in 19, Agrippina returned with her six children to Rome, where she became entangled in a bitter feud with Tiberius, Germanicus' uncle. The conflict eventually led to the destruction of her family, with Caligula as the sole male survivor. In 26, Tiberius withdrew from public life to the island of Capri, and in 31, Caligula joined him there. Following the former's death in 37, Caligula succeeded him as emperor. There are few surviving sources about the reign of Caligula, though he is described as a noble and moderate emperor during the first six months of his rule. After this, the sources focus upon his cruelty, sadism, extravagance, and sexual perversion, presenting him as an insane tyrant.

While the reliability of these sources is questionable, it is known that during his brief reign, Caligula worked to increase the unconstrained personal power of the emperor, as opposed to countervailing powers within the principate. He directed much of his attention to ambitious construction projects and luxurious dwellings for himself, and he initiated the construction of two aqueducts in Rome: the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus. During his reign, the empire annexed the client kingdom of Mauretania as a province. In early 41, Caligula was assassinated as a result of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. However, the conspirators' attempt to use the opportunity to restore the Roman Republic was thwarted. On the day of the assassination of Caligula, the Praetorians declared Caligula's uncle, Claudius, the next emperor. Caligula's death marked the official end of the Julii Caesares in the male line, though the Julio-Claudian dynasty continued to rule until the demise of his nephew, Nero.

[irunevenus]

Caligula (12–41 AD): The Roman Emperor and His Atrocities

Introduction: Caligula, whose birth name was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, was the third emperor of Rome, ruling from 37 to 41 AD. His reign is often remembered as one of the most chaotic, cruel, and extravagant periods in Roman history. Although his rule began with promise, it quickly descended into tyranny, excess, and bizarre behavior. This article explores his rise to power, his cruelties, and the factors that led to his assassination, bringing one of the darkest chapters in Roman history to an end.

Rise to Power

Caligula was born in 12 AD in Antium, modern-day Anzio, Italy, as the son of Germanicus, one of Rome’s most beloved generals, and Agrippina the Elder, granddaughter of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. His nickname "Caligula" means "little boot" in Latin, stemming from the miniature soldier’s boots he wore while accompanying his father on military campaigns as a child.

After the death of Tiberius, his predecessor and adoptive grandfather, in 37 AD, Caligula ascended to the throne with broad public support, as his father, Germanicus, had been a popular hero. In the early months of his reign, he was seen as a generous ruler, restoring civil liberties and releasing political prisoners. However, Caligula's rule would soon spiral into madness, cruelty, and megalomania.

Illness and Transformation

Some historians believe that in the late first year of his reign, Caligula contracted a severe illness that brought him close to death. After his recovery, his personality drastically changed, turning him from a promising leader into a ruthless and mentally unstable tyrant. While the exact nature of the illness remains debated, many speculate that it may have contributed to his growing cruelty and erratic behavior.

Atrocities and Bizarre Behavior

Arbitrary Executions and Tortures: Caligula was notorious for ordering arbitrary executions, often on a whim. He reportedly murdered senators, Roman knights, and even members of his own family with little to no justification. A famous example is the death of Macro, the Praetorian Guard commander who had helped Caligula rise to power. He also delighted in watching public torture and executions, some of which he personally orchestrated. During gladiatorial games, when there weren’t enough prisoners to fight, he supposedly ordered ordinary citizens to be thrown to the beasts.

Declaration of Divinity: One of Caligula’s most infamous eccentricities was his belief that he was a living god. He began referring to himself as a deity and ordered statues of himself to be erected in temples throughout the Empire. Caligula even demanded that the Jews install statues of him in the Temple of Jerusalem, which sparked massive resistance, though it was never fully realized.

Appointing Incitatus, the Horse, as Consul: Among his most bizarre acts was his devotion to his favorite horse, Incitatus. Caligula built a luxurious house for the animal, with marble stables and a special diet of oats mixed with gold flakes. He planned to appoint Incitatus as a consul, the highest office in the Roman Senate, though it is unclear if the appointment was ever formalized. This was seen as a demonstration of his disdain for the Senate and its institutions.

Humiliation of the Senate: Caligula held deep contempt for the Roman Senate and frequently humiliated its members. On several occasions, he forced senators to run alongside his chariot like slaves. He also allegedly hosted orgies in the imperial palace, inviting senators and their wives, forcing them to either participate or watch.

Squandering the Empire’s Resources: Caligula drained the Roman treasury with uncontrolled spending on personal luxuries and extravagant projects. He hosted lavish banquets where the food was covered in gold. Additionally, he initiated the construction of enormous floating bridges and staged naval battles on artificial lakes. One such example was the construction of a temporary bridge of boats across the sea between Baiae and Puteoli, which he crossed on horseback, believing he was performing a divine feat.

Persecution of Noble Families: Caligula viewed anyone who could pose a threat to his power with extreme suspicion. He brutally persecuted noble families, confiscating their properties and executing or exiling members of the Roman elite, often without trial. Among the victims were his own brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Agrippina, both accused of conspiracy.

Sexual Assault and Abuses: Ancient sources also report that Caligula committed sexual abuses, particularly against women from aristocratic families, many of whom he forcibly took as lovers. He is described as having incestuous relationships with his sisters, especially Drusilla, whom he treated as a wife and deified after her death. The incestuous relationship between Caligula and Drusilla is one of the most disturbing aspects of his personal life.

The Assassination of Caligula

Caligula’s reign, marked by a combination of extravagance, cruelty, and madness, created an atmosphere of fear and resentment among both the Senate and the Praetorian Guard, his personal bodyguards. Eventually, a conspiracy was formed to end his rule. In 41 AD, he was ambushed and assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, led by Cassius Chaerea, an officer whom Caligula had humiliated. He was stabbed to death in a palace corridor, and his wife and daughter were killed shortly after, bringing his dynastic line to a violent end.

Legacy and Historical Interpretations

After his death, the Senate attempted to erase Caligula’s legacy through a process called damnatio memoriae, which involved destroying his statues and removing his name from official records. His successor, Emperor Claudius, tried to stabilize the empire after the chaos of his reign.

The historiography of Caligula is largely shaped by ancient sources like Suetonius, Tacitus, and Cassius Dio, who portray his reign in extremely negative terms. However, some modern historians argue that these sources, mostly written by political opponents or those connected to the elites he persecuted, may be biased. Nevertheless, most agree that Caligula was a leader whose erratic and tyrannical behavior left a deep scar on Rome’s history.

Conclusion

Caligula is remembered as one of the worst and most infamous emperors in Roman history. His atrocities, including arbitrary executions, public humiliations, extravagant eccentricities, and abuse of power, solidified his reputation as a mad tyrant. His short but devastating reign left a legacy of insanity and chaos, and his assassination was a desperate attempt to restore order after a period of profound instability in the Roman Empire.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 3.18 (before 1930)

37 – Roman Senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula = Little Boots) emperor. 1068 – An earthquake in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula leaves up to 20,000 dead. 1229 – Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, declares himself King of Jerusalem in the Sixth Crusade. 1241 – First Mongol invasion of Poland: Mongols overwhelm Polish armies in Kraków in the Battle of Chmielnik and plunder the city. 1314 – Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and final Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake. 1438 – Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of the Romans. 1571 – Valletta is made the capital city of Malta. 1608 – Susenyos is formally crowned Emperor of Ethiopia. 1644 – The Third Anglo-Powhatan War begins in the Colony of Virginia. 1673 – English lord John Berkeley sold his half of New Jersey to the Quakers 1741 – New York governor George Clarke's complex at Fort George is burned in an arson attack, starting the New York Conspiracy of 1741. 1766 – American Revolution: The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act. 1793 – The first modern republic in Germany, the Republic of Mainz, is declared by Andreas Joseph Hofmann. 1793 – Flanders Campaign of the French Revolution, Battle of Neerwinden. 1834 – Six farm labourers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England are sentenced to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union. 1848 – The premiere of Fry's Leonora in Philadelphia is the first known performance of an grand opera by an American composer. 1848 – Revolutions of 1848: A rebellion arose in Milan which in five days of street fighting drove Marshal Radetzky and his Austrian soldiers from the city. 1865 – American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States adjourns for the last time. 1871 – Declaration of the Paris Commune; President of the French Republic, Adolphe Thiers, orders the evacuation of Paris. 1874 – The Hawaiian Kingdom signs a treaty with the United States granting exclusive trade rights. 1899 – Phoebe, a satellite of Saturn, becomes the first to be discovered with photographs, taken in August 1898, by William Henry Pickering. 1901 – The Kumasi Mutiny of 1901 begins. 1902 – Macario Sakay issues Presidential Order No. 1 of his Tagalog Republic. 1913 – King George I of Greece is assassinated in the recently liberated city of Thessaloniki. 1915 – World War I: During the Battle of Gallipoli, three battleships are sunk during a failed British and French naval attack on the Dardanelles. 1921 – The second Peace of Riga is signed between Poland and the Soviet Union. 1921 – The Kronstadt rebellion is suppressed by the Red Army. 1921 – Mongolian Revolution of 1921: The Mongolian People's Army defeated local Chinese forces at Altanbulag, Selenge (then known as Maimachen). This battle was seen as the birthday of the People's Army and completed the expulsion of Chinese militants in Mongolia. 1922 – In India, Mohandas Gandhi is sentenced to six years in prison for civil disobedience, of which he serves only two. 1925 – The Tri-State Tornado hits the Midwestern states of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 people.

[do-notfolow]

It's nice thing being a History enthusiastic and especially liking The Roman Empire, because there would come a point in your life when you're reading the second book about the god Apollo who was turned into a god and must face great trials, mainly fighting a trio of evil god-emperors, and said god of music recieves a dark propechy that goes "To walk the path in thine own enemy's boots," and Sunny Boy wonders, "mmm, boots...?" so immediately you realize the third god-emperor must be Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, aka Calligula. Then you remember that in said book it was mentioned that the other two emperors are terrified of the third, which seems fitting for the sweet little boots emperor who made families watch their loved ones' brutal executions. You also recall that Calligula declared himself a god, and compared himself to many, one of which was Apollo himself.

[my-never-ending-nightmare]

Marble portrait bust dating from between 37 and 41 AD of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (known as Caligula) - the third emperor of the Roman Empire.

[thenewsungod]

Name: Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus

Nickname(s): Caligula

Gender: Male

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-Headcanons-

=He knows that Nero fears him but acts oblivious

=Basically the shortest one of the three emperors

=Commodus’ gossip buddy

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Caesar talking: “__”

Caesar doing an action: __

Ghost Caesar: “__” & __

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Ask if you want to be added to the family, friend, or enemy list!

[uncleclaudius]

August 31, 12 AD gave us Caligula. Not a good emperor but a fun one.

[newsssc]

Tinto Brass's new version of 'Caligula': less pornography, more politics | ICON

The film opens with a prologue set in Rome in the year 37 AD. Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula (Malcolm McDowell) wakes up hugging his younger sister, Drusilla (Teresa Ann Savoy). He has just dreamed that his grandfather, the Emperor Tiberius (Peter O’Toole), wants to kill him, as he had already killed much of his family. In just a couple of shots, McDowell draws…

[xtruss]

Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (31 August 12 AD – 24 January 41 AD), better known by his nickname Caligula, was Roman Emperor from AD 37 until his assassination in AD 41. He was the son of the Roman general Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, Augustus' granddaughter, members of the first ruling family of the Roman Empire. He was born two years before Tiberius was made emperor. Gaius accompanied his father, mother and siblings on campaign in Germania, at little more than four or five years old. He had been named after Gaius Julius Caesar, but his father's soldiers affectionately nicknamed him "Caligula" ('little boot'). Photograph By Bridgeman Images

The Northern Lights Glow and the annual Perseid meteor streaks over the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦 on August 10, 2018. Astrotourism—the practice of traveling to stargaze—is a booming industry. Photograph By Alan Dyer, Science Source

A Crowd Watches the Moon Rise over the Temple of Poseidon, 43 Miles South of Athens, Greece 🇬🇷, on May 15, 2022. Photograph By Louisa Goulimaki, Getty Images

[thedojoofintellect]

Western History

Ancient Greece was divided into city-states. Two notable city-states were Athens and Sparta. Athens was a society of intellectuals and philosophers while Sparta was a warrior culture.

Notable Greeks of ancient times include the military leader Themistocles, the mathematician Euclid, the scientist Archimedes, the legendary storyteller Aesop, the philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and King Leonidas, who commanded his army of three hundred Spartans to fight ten thousand of King Xerxes' Persian warriors.

The religion of ancient Greece was polytheistic.

Several key deities were named Zeus, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Dionysus, Ares, Athena, Hestia, Hephaestus, Apollo, and Hermes. Zeus was king of the gods and lord of the sky. Hera was Zeus' wife. Hades was the lord of the underworld.

Poseidon was the god of the sea. Dionysus was the god of wine and ritual madness. Ares was the god of war. Athena was the goddess of wisdom. Hestia was the goddess of the hearth. Hephaestus was the god of fire. Apollo was the god of light.

Hermes was the messenger deity. The Roman counterparts of the aforementioned deities are Jupiter, Juno, Pluto, Neptune, Bacchus, Mars, Minerva, Vesta, Vulcan, Apollo, and Mercury, respectively.

Hannibal, a military leader from Carthage (in Northern Africa) led his army, who were mounted on war elephants, across the strait of Gibraltar to the Iberian peninsula and then to Italy, where he attacked the Romans. This marked the beginning of the Punic Wars. During the Third Punic War, the Romans enslaved fifty-five thousand Carthaginians.

Rome was first a kingdom, then a republic, and then an empire. Romulus was the first king of Rome. During the Roman Republic, society was classified as the patricians and the plebeians (the commoners and the elites).

Julius Caesar is known as the destroyer of the Roman Republic. He was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC (the Ides of March) by Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger, who was accompanied by a mob.

Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, was Julius Caesar's grand nephew.

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, also known as Caligula, was an emperor of Rome and a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He was a decent ruler during the first six months of his reign, but after a near death experience, he started forcing his people to commit suicide. Caligula believed he was a living god.

Nero, also known as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, killed his mother, Agrippina the Younger. He also killed his pregnant wife by kicking her to death. Nero also burned Rome to the ground and blamed it on the Christians, who were a new religious cult at the time. When the Praetorian Guard was after him, Nero committed suicide by slitting his throat.

Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer and mathematician. He refined the invention of the telescope. He was put under house arrest by the Catholic Church for teaching the heliocentric theory (which asserts that the sun is at the center of our solar system). The church believed in the geocentric theory which postulated that the earth was at the center of the solar system. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern science. He died in the early 1640s.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914 by Gavrilo Princip who was a member of the Serbian terrorist organization the Black Hand.

At the onset of World War I, Germany backed Austria and Russia backed Serbia.

Adolf Hitler, born April 20, 1889, was a decorated veteran of the First World War. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the leader of Germany during WWI.

After WWI, in 1919 (the war ended in 1918), the Versailles peace conference took place. US President Woodrow Wilson, Lloyd George of Great Britain, Clemenceau of France, and Orlando of Italy were in attendance. The decisions made at this conference humiliated the Germans and may have led to the subsequent rise of Nazism.

Germany was ordered to pay billions of dollars in reparations and their military was limited to one hundred thousand. Also, part of their land (the Rhineland) was given away.

The axis powers of World War II were Italy, Germany, and Japan (Rome, Berlin, and Tokyo). They were the enemies of the allies, which included England, France, the United States, and many other countries. Benito Mussolini was the leader of Italy, Adolf Hitler was the leader of Germany, and Emperor Hirohito was the leader of Japan, whose prime minister was Hideki Tojo. Joseph Stalin, also known as Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, was the leader of Russia.

Germany's most significant WWII atrocity was the Holocaust, which claimed the lives of twelve million people, including five or six million Jews. Other groups targeted include homosexuals, Polish people, and the physically and mentally disabled.

During the Second World War, the Japanese buried Chinese soldiers alive, cannibalized, and performed vivisection (dissection without anesthetics or analgesics).

Benito Mussolini was hung upside down on a meat hook and a mob tore him to pieces. He was known as an evil Robin Hood. He took from the rich and gave to the poor.

Adolf Hitler committed suicide in fuhrerbunker on April 30, 1945. His wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide with him.

The allied victory in Europe is celebrated on V-E day and the allied victory in Japan is celebrated on V-J day. General Douglas MacArthur was the supreme commander of the allied forces in the pacific while General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the allied forces in Europe.

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed around two hundred thousand people and resulted in deformities and diseases such as leukemia. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima, a uranium fission bomb, was called Little Boy and the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, a plutonium fission bomb was called Fat Man.

[sagzwrld]

A sick and twisted mind filled with, perversion, cruelty, sadism, and debauchery.

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, was Rome’s third emperor. He is one of the most infamous and enigmatic figures in Roman history, known for his extreme cruelty, extravagance, and erratic behavior during his brief but tumultuous reign. However, his mental state deteriorated rapidly, and he soon exhibited signs of megalomania and sadism. He engaged in lavish spending, constructing grandiose buildings and hosting extravagant entertainments that drained the Roman treasury.

To understand how he became mentally unstable lies in his upbringing. After his father and brothers were murdered he was ordered to live with Tiberius (the emperor before Caligula). Tiberius lived in a lavish villa on the island of Capri where he engaged in large orgies and sentenced people to death by having them thrown off a cliff or publicly tortured, this must have been an extremely traumatic childhood for Caligula. Caligula grew to enjoy these executions and orgies truly corrupting his mind.

When Caligula first seized power he was beloved. He lowered taxes, he eased up on persecution, gave wealth to the people, and increased entertainment for the people by hosting more gladiator games and feasts. However, this quickly changed, it begun with Caligula falling very ill. The senators had prayed to Jupiter to take them in the place so that Caligula may live. Upon Caligula recovering he forced the senators to kill themselves to fulfill their prayers, this was just the beginning. Afterward he had married his sister, made his horse consul (just to insult the senators), and tortured subjects publicly.

After 4 years as emperor he was stabbed to death followed by his wife and baby daughter.

Although this post is mostly history there’s teachings I like to take away from it. It goes to show the importance of having a stable home for children and the effects that absolute power has on the human brain. It is quite fascinating really.

These thoughts are my own way of pondering the philosophy of our infinite confusing universe and sharing my brain.

Sept 19, 2023