Commodus: The Roman Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator

Dive into the bizarre and chaotic story of Commodus, the Roman Emperor who declared himself a god and took the Colosseum by storm. Known as the ‘Gladiator Emperor,’ Commodus fought staged battles, bled Rome’s treasury dry, and demanded the city be renamed in his honor.

This is the real-life figure who inspired the villain of the iconic film Gladiator. From his obsession with fame and spectacle to his paranoid downfall, Commodus’s reign is a tale of madness, power, and ego. Learn how his actions nearly brought the Roman Empire to its knees and discover why his legacy still fascinates history buffs and film fans alike

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