The Horse Rome Never Forgot
In ancient Rome, Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse became famous for a reason that still sounds absurd: he supposedly planned to make Incitatus a consul.Incitatus: Caligula’s Horse and the Consul Legend
A Horse Treated Like Royalty
Ancient writers said Incitatus lived in a marble stable, ate from an ivory manger, and wore purple like royalty. Some stories even gave him servants, precious stones, and oats mixed with gold flakes.Incitatus: Caligula’s Horse and the Consul Legend
