Commodus: Emperor and Gladiator
Commodus was not just a Roman Emperor but also famously took part in gladiatorial combat. His reign was marked by spectacle and excess, much akin to the performances in the grand Colosseum itself.
Many remember Commodus as the 'gladiator emperor'. Unlike previous rulers, he actively participated in the games, blurring the lines between imperial dignity and the visceral world of gladiatorial combats.
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