Best way to start the day is with some prime John Fugelsang snark

[Siwsan]

[safeinOhio]

1. Caligula

Emperor Caligula
Cruel and tyrannical Emperor Caligula ruled Ancient Rome through fear and terror. Rampaging through Rome committing murder, adultery and acts of debauchery, his reign came to an abrupt end when he was brutally assassinated after only four years.

[Siwsan]

3. Have you ever watched the series 'I Claudius'? John Hurt played Caligula. He was brilliant

That is one of my all time favorite historic series. The cast was top notch.

[safeinOhio]

4. No but

I'll have to.

[BlueMTexpat]

5. I have the entire series on

DVD.

It's great!

The novel by Robert Graves, which the series is based upon, is excellent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Claudius

Here's the wiki write-up about the series. It was a big deal in the mid to late 70s and PBS showed it as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Claudius_(TV_series)

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Graves himself lived a very interesting life, moving to Mallorca in his later years, where he raised his children with his second wife, Beryl. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Graves

His daughter, Lucia, is a writer and translator. If you have read the English versions of the novels Carlos Ruiz Zafon, you have read her translations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucia_Graves

[Siwsan]

6. I need to buy that!! Did you see the HBO series "Rome"? Another great show

I'm a huge history buff and have always been fascinated by the Roman Empire.

I just re-discovered the 'Elizabeth R' series that I have on video tape. Unfortunately. Doubt I'll ever find another VCR player. I'd like to replace that, and find the 'Six Wives of Henry VIII' on DVD.

[BlueMTexpat]

9. Yes, I did!

I have that one on DVD too!

Love them both. Historically, "I, Claudius" is set later. But we can see that the plotting and backstabbing is universal.

[dhol82]

8. Totally brilliant!

Each episode was a gem.

[Ilsa]

2. That's a really good one! nt

[infullview]

7. Awsome.