The Roman Empire: Beyond the Myths — S1E3 — Gladiator Under Commodus
Synopsis
The games and entertainment, plus violence as a political instrument, with the Battle of Laugaricio (modern-day Slovakia), portraits of Commodus and Lucilla, and the legendary Colosseum.
About the series
Four centuries, four lives, one civilisation: Rome. Relive the Roman Empire through those who served, challenged or dreamed of it: a merchant, a senator, a gladiator and a Praetorian guard.