In real life, Commodus’ end was even messier than his Gladiator counterpart. The actual Roman emperor, infamous for his God-complex and political ineptitude, was poisoned by his mistress.

Before watching ‘Gladiator II,' here’s a recap of all the biggest moments from the first film Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator was a sensational tale of honor and betrayal in the ancient Roman ...

However, he will use this persona as a gladiator, a man forced to fight to the death, to inspire the people of Rome and challenge Commodus. The opening battle in Gladiator kicks the movie off on a ...

JULIA: These ruins are where a Roman settlement once stood nearly two thousand years ago. It’s the home of Commodus Maximus, a Roman architect, and his slave, Josephus. Life as a slave in ...

Elon Musk sent shockwaves through the crypto market and social media when he changed his X profile name to “Kekius Maximus,” ...