094- Revolt and Meditations

094- Revolt and Meditations

MIKE DUNCANMIKE DUNCAN

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095- The Beginning of the End

Marcus elevated Commodus to the position of co-Emperor and then died a few years later while campaigning in the north. 

 . 23min 55sec
096- The Most Aptly Named Emperor

The reign of Commodus turned on a botched assassination attempt orchestrated by his sister in 182 AD. 

 . 26min 29sec

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