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Commodus' Gladiatorial Combat in Rome

Emperor Commodus, known for his unconventional rule, famously participated in gladiatorial combats in Rome. Unlike previous emperors, he openly fought as a gladiator, staging public spect...

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October 27, 97 Politics

Political Adoption of Emperor Trajan

Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Nerva formally adopted Trajan as his heir in a move to secure the imperial succession and stabilize the Roman Empire. This adoption marked the beginning of the era of the "Five Go...

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