The only thing that has really changed about politicians in 2,000 years
is their manner of dress.

Speaking of that series, this was the first time I think many were
introduced to the less than savory aspects of Emperor Caligula.
I know it was for me.

I think he got a free ride from a historical perspective for a long time
over Nero, who was no better but at least tried to be cultured,
because Caligula did not persecute the early Christians, mainly because
he really did not care about the new cult one way or the other.

My history teacher in college, who was an expert on ancient Rome,
said their costumes were at least one century out of date with the
time period. It was like having folks in 2008 wear Victorian Era outfits.