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Detail of the Murder of Commodus by Fernand Pelez. (1879). (Public Domain) — 22 Jun 2020

Mimicking Gods and Gladiators: The Assassination Of Emperor Commodus

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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Commodus, the son and heir of the distinguished ‘philosopher emperor’ Marcus Aurelius, was a failure as a Roman emperor. He was appointed co-emperor of Rome and ruled alongside his father when he was just 16 years old and became the sole...
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Caligula (Towseef/ Adobe Stock) — 26 Aug 2019

Rome’s Most Infamous Emperor: Was Caligula Mad or Bad?

*By Stephen Dando-C...*

*History & Tradition*

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Today, pundits and psychiatrists furiously debate the definition of ‘madness’. Where do narcissism, self-delusion, and an apparent inability to conceive of consequences of actions cross the boundary between childishness and mental derangement?...
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Roman Emperors

Mimicking Gods and Gladiators: The Assassination Of Emperor Commodus

Rome’s Most Infamous Emperor: Was Caligula Mad or Bad?