Have you watched the famous film by Tinto Brass "Caligula"? Looked, looked. I know for sure. But now we will not talk about what you thought. We will talk about the fact that sometimes it is better to remain silent than to speak. Especially if it can kill you.

What am I talking about?

One day, the ancient Roman emperor Tiberius collapsed freely on his deathbed. The leaders of the government stood nearby. Including his beloved grandson Caligula.

By the way, the grandson's name was Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. Caligula is a nickname. A diminutive of the legionnaires' shoes shod with iron nails. The fact is that his father, the commander, took the baby with him to hunt the ancient Germans. There the child was dressed in ancient Roman camouflage. Red. Like big guys, only small. That's how he got his nickname. Which, by the way, he didn't like.

So here it is. This grandson is standing there, and is already happy that his grandfather glued the flippers together, and he just opened his eyes. Moreover, with your finger "ay-ay-ay" to your grandson. And here you need to understand that Tiberius is not a kind Santa Claus. Already, several of his heirs have accidentally died in chariot car accidents or eaten tainted sushi.

Caligula got scared and immediately threw a pile of clothes, bought at a discount on Viber, on the old man, under which he suffocated.

Then there were many interesting things. Many similar posts could be written about. Although half is distorted information. Only one thing is clear: Caligula was still that troll. Where are modern comedians? Even presidents.

However, it was wrong to laugh at the head of his guard, named Cassius Chaerea. The strong-looking man had a thin, squeaky voice. For which he received punishment from the boss-emperor. One day Chaerea could not stand it, and Caligula fell onto the gladius. Thirty times in a row.

And then, when everyone thought that the emperor was already dead, he suddenly opened his eyes and said: "I’m still alive!" Honestly, it would be better to remain silent.

Just in case: THE STORY, ALL NAMES, CHARACTERS, AND INCIDENTS PORTRAYED IN THIS PRODUCTION ARE FICTITIOUS!

The photograph (top of the page) shows Caligula's famous horse, Incitatus. The emperor did not have time to make him consul. And perhaps it was actually a joke dedicated to the future Emperor Claudius. Nevertheless, the horse had a marble stable, a purple blanket, and a golden drinking bowl. In addition, he was married to the mare Penelope. No, not Cruz.