History's Most Insane Rulers Actually Did This

One king believed his body was made of glass. One emperor reportedly tried to make his horse a consul. Another put a rat on trial. These are 7 of the most insane rulers in history, and they held real power over millions of people. In this history documentary, we count down the maddest kings, emperors and tsars who ever ruled, from Prussia's giant-obsessed king to the French monarch who feared he would shatter. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 The Rulers Who Lost Their Minds 1:25 #7 Frederick William I – The King Who Collected Giants 2:30 #6 Peter III – The Emperor Who Hanged a Rat 3:30 #5 Justin II – The Emperor Who Bit His Servants 4:30 #4 Ludwig II – The Fairy-Tale King 5:45 #3 Ivan the Terrible – The Tsar Who Killed His Son 6:45 #2 Caligula – The Horse and the War on the Sea 8:00 #1 Charles VI – The King Made of Glass 🔔 Subscribe to Old Ink for new history documentaries every week. 💬 Who do you think was the most insane ruler? Tell us in the comments. #history #historydocumentary #madkings