Rome's 5 Craziest Emperors (Episode 1) Commodus

The Roman Emperor Commodus is best know for Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of him in the movie Gladiator. There is little doubt the ranks as one of Rome's craziest emperors. In this Wednesday bonus mini-cast, I separate fact from fiction and examine the man behind the legend.

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Actor Joaquin Phoenix at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival 2018

Harald Krichel

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Russell Crowe

Eva Rinaldi from Sydney Australia

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Tête de l'empereur Commode, musée d'Éphèse, Selçuk, Turquie.

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