Caligula’s murder in 41 AD changed ... in 42 AD and they featured in many of the plots against his life. Despite these dangers, Claudius worked hard at his job, starting work just after midnight ...

His behavior was making Caligula seriously unpopular among Rome’s elite. Plots against his life soon became ... Caligula was succeeded by his uncle, Claudius, the most unlikely of emperors.

He also names others and notes that Caligula’s inner circle had turned against him ... unexpected elevation of Claudius ...