Emperor Commodus (Gladiator)
Sep 11, 2023•21 min
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Episode description
“How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.” Marcus Aurelius
If only the Emperor Commodus had inherited a fraction of his father’s wisdom.In this episode Paul and Mikey look at the turbulent reign that many believe was the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. As well as the fascinating role played by adoption amongst Rome's ruling elite.
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