Roman Emperor Caligula Possessed Surprising Medical Knowledge, Study Finds
Long remembered for his violent reign and bizarre behavior, Roman Emperor Caligula may have also possessed a surprising degree of medical knowledge, according to a new study. In a 2025 paper…
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