Commodus the Gladiator Emperor
Marcus Aurelius's son thinks he's Hercules and fights in the Colosseum himself. His mistress and his trainer eventually strangle him in the bath.
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Key Takeaways
- Power and ego can be a volatile mix.
- Not every leader is as great as they think they are.
- Sometimes, the people closest to you are your biggest threat.
- Conspiracies and betrayal are as old as politics itself.
- Playing god can lead to a dramatic downfall.
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What happened during Commodus the Gladiator Emperor?
Marcus Aurelius's son thinks he's Hercules and fights in the Colosseum himself. His mistress and his trainer eventually strangle him in the bath. This event took place 180 CE. History Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with cinematic narration so you can listen anywhere.
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Commodus the Gladiator Emperor took place 180 CE. Marcus Aurelius's son thinks he's Hercules and fights in the Colosseum himself. His mistress and his trainer eventually strangle him in the bath. You can listen to the full retelling with immersive narration on the History Tea app.
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