Caligula

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Caligula was Roman emperor from AD 37 to AD 41. His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly known as Gaius Caesar. Born on August 31, AD 12, Caligula was the son of a prominent Roman general named Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, who was herself the granddaughter of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. As a member of the powerful Julio-Claudian dynasty, Caligula had a front-row seat to imperial politics from an early age. In AD 41, a group of conspirators within the Praetorian Guard, along with senators and courtiers, orchestrated a successful assassination plot against Caligula. Their goal was to restore the Roman Republic, but their efforts were ultimately thwarted when they failed to establish a new government after his death. On the day of Caligula's assassination, the Praetorians declared Claudius, his uncle, as the next emperor. Although the Julio-Claudian dynasty continued to rule Rome until Nero's downfall in AD 68, Caligula's demise marked the end of the Julii Caesares' male line. This pivotal event paved the way for a new generation of leaders to take power and shape the course of Roman history. The digital archive "Scan The World" is a non-profit initiative that aims to collect and share fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for free access by the public. If you have interesting items in your possession and would like to contribute to this project, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.