This emperor began the custom of donatavum, a cash bonus to soldiers which became increasingly cumbersome later on.
This emperor began the custom of donatavum, a cash bonus to soldiers which became increasingly cumbersome later on. The only primary source on this man is a work by Philo Judaeus that recounts an embassy of Jerusalemites which tried to persuade him to intervene in a religious dispute with pagans. This leader was told that he had as much chance of becoming emperor as he did of crossing the bay and keeping his feet dry, so he created a floating causeway of boats. When audience members booed him for a poor gladiator show, this emperor had their tongues cut out and then fed them to the lions. This emperor once threw a party for Incitatus, presenting him with paintings to hang in his marble bedroom. He also appointed Incitatus, a horse, to the Senate. for 10 points, name this son of Agrippina the Elder who preceded Claudius as Roman emperor.
This emperor began the custom of donatavum, a cash bonus to soldiers which became increasingly cumbersome later on.
Caligula [or Gaius Caesar Germanicus; prompt on partial answer]