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Commodus’s Public Gladiatorial Shows (c. AD 184-192): The Emperor as Spectacle

The reign of Emperor Commodus, spanning from AD 180 to 192, is often remembered for its instability, paranoia, and the emperor's increasingly bizarre behavior. Among his most infamous acts was his personal participation in the gladiatorial arena, a practice that...

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