US EditionWas Caligula a madman? Maybe. But he also knew his medicine, scholars find
METROPOLITAN CITY OF ROME, LAZIO, JUL 9 – Yale researchers show Caligula likely understood medicinal plants and hellebore remedies, possibly linked to his epilepsy and insomnia, challenging his image as solely a cruel tyrant.
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Ancient Roman Texts Suggest 'Madman' Caligula May Have Actually Been A Medical Savant
Most people know Caligula as one of history’s most deranged rulers: a bloodthirsty Roman emperor who supposedly made his horse a consul and murdered people for entertainment. The post Ancient Roman Texts Suggest ‘Madman’ Caligula May Have Actually Been A Medical Savant appeared first on Study Finds.
Caligula: The Sole Roman Emperor Associated With The Plant Hellebore And The Ancient Greek Town Of Antikyra - Ancient Pages
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A recent study suggests that the Roman Emperor Caligula, often remembered for his notorious bloodlust, may have possessed a considerable understanding of medicine. This finding emphasizes an interesting aspect of Caligula’s knowledge that contrasts with his infamous reputation. Researchers will analyze the phytochemicals in plant specimens they recently collected from the […]
New Yale University research has found evidence in Roman texts that the infamous emperor, who was assassinated in 41 AD, was knowledgeable about medical treatments and herbs.
The image of Caligula as a demented despot, obsessed with power and violence has been recorded in history thanks to the stories of his contemporaries. Now a new study led by researchers from Yale University reveals that beyond his notorious cruelty the Roman emperor possessed sophisticated knowledge [...]
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