Known as one of the most egotistical Roman emperors, Commodus famously commissioned statues depicting himself as the mythical hero Hercules. He regularly fought as a gladiator, and claimed to be the son of Jupiter. Ultimately his megalomania would be his downfall, when in 192, a conspiracy formed by his mistress and the praetorian prefect went into action.Parcast News - Be sure to check out Parcast’s first fictional crime show MIND’S EYE at Parcast.com/MindsEye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Emperor Commodus Pt. 2: Murder of a Megalomaniac

One death can change the world. At least, that's what assassins believe. Assassinations recounts history's most dramatic deaths. Through little-known facts, "what-ifs?" and examining assassin's motives, we examine how one murder can alter the course of history. Assassinations is a Spotify Original from Parcast.