Historical Personalities
457 psychological portraits analyzed through CBT, attachment theory, Young schemas, and the Big Five model.
By Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
🏛️Ancient Rome(5)
Brutus: Why He Betrayed Caesar & His Best Friend
Explore the psychological reasons Brutus betrayed Caesar. This analysis uses CBT, attachment theory, and schemas to understand his complex motivations.
Read portrait →Caligula: How Power Drove Him Mad? A CBT Analysis
Explore Caligula's psychological reality through CBT. Understand how early trauma and power dynamics contributed to his dysfunctional schemas and behavior.
Read portrait →Constantine: 5 Blocks & How He Overcame Them
Explore Constantine the Great's psychological blocks through a CBT lens. Understand his early experiences and how he navigated complex challenges to achieve his goals.
Read portrait →Scipio Africanus: Unpacking His Drive for Power
Explore Scipio Africanus's complex psychology and his profound obsession with power. Understand the schemas that shaped his genius and enigmatic behaviors.
Read portrait →Spartacus: Why His Freedom Obsession Shaped History
Unpack Spartacus's deep drive for freedom using CBT psychology. This article explains his motivations and lasting legacy through a clinical lens.
Read portrait →About this collection
This collection of 457 psychological portraits analyzes historical figures through the lens of modern psychology: Young's early maladaptive schemas, attachment theory (Bowlby), the Big Five personality model (OCEAN), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Each portrait explores personality traits, defense mechanisms, attachment styles, and behavioral patterns — offering insights into the psychological dynamics that shaped history.
Note: All posthumous psychological analyses are hypothetical and based on historical documentation.