Lucilla

referred to. His full name was Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. These are the titles in which he would be known as. Marcus adoptive brother Lucius Verus is an intriguing fact that was left out of the film. He was the husband to daughter Lucilla and was made co-emperor with Marcus. They were two consuls who ruled during the time of the Republic of Rome each with equal power to prevent dictatorship. In the film Lucius portrayed a young…

despite all odds. The theme not giving up is shown with this quote: “Today i saw a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome”. The director was showing, again, that we don’t have to follow the path we were born into. This quote was said by Lucilla, the previous emperor’s daughter. It is also shown during Maximus’s final battle against the emperor, when he says “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the north , General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to…

Marcus Aurelius was considered the last of the “Five Good Emperors”. Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121 AD, in Rome, Italy. He was known for his philosophical interests and was one of the most respected emperors. He was born into a wealthy and influential family. He learned Latin and Greek. He was most interested in Stoicism, Greek philosophy focused on fate, reason, and self-restraint. In 138 he was adopted by Aurelius Antonius. Antonius was selected by Emperor Hadrian to be the next…

A male harpy who likes to drop boulders on passing ships. FULL NAME- Marcella Lucilla Harpyia NICKNAME/ALIAS- Gholett PHYSICAL AGE- 26 AGE- 1000+ GENDER- DFAB Transmale, he/him BIRTH-DATE- (Born on 37 B.C) RACE/SPECIES- Monster(Harpy) SIGNIFICANT OTHER- Glory FAMILY- None. PERSONALITY- They seem quite friendly even while they have malicious intents. They are quite charismatic and encouraging. They give off the aura of a strong-willed and composed person with a lot of wisdom(Those…

Hispano-Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius. Joaquin Phoenix is the foe and stars as Commodus, the degenerate and goal-oriented child of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The maturing Emperor is featured by veteran performing artist Richard Harris. Lucilla, little girl of the Emperor, is featured by Connie Nielsen who needs to oppose the perverted advances of Commodus and ensure her child against Commodus' defilement and outrage. Fighter is an advanced retake with comparable plots of already…

Pompeii was an ancient Roman town situated near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum were destroyed in the Mt Vesuvius eruption that occurred just after lunch on the 24th August 79AD. Evidence for the destruction came from a letter by Pliny the Younger, who saw the eruption from a distance and described the incident. " There was daylight by this time, but they were still in darkness, blacker and denser than any ordinary night.." The graffiti ,buildings,…

As a historical figure, the Roman emperor Commodus is a fascinating character. Even more interesting are the varying portrayals of him. Director Ridley Scott saw an opportunity for this character when he directed his 2000 epic, Gladiator. Gladiator has been deemed a visual masterpiece that brings Ancient Rome to modern audiences. There is no doubt that the movie is visually stunning with its sweeping views that show the grandeur of the Coliseum, large gladiator battles, beautiful landscapes,…

In the insect world there are a plethora of fascinating creatures fulfilling their own specific ecological niches all across the various ecosystems of this planet. Among these, you may have observed flies of metallic luster, colored blue or green or black, near garbage, filth, rotting meat, or even flowers that possess a pungent smell. These cosmopolitan Blowflies, belonging to order Diptera and family Calliphoridae, may seem filthy (and they actually are), yet they are actually quite useful.…

as he needed to see his family once more. Under the administer of Commodus, Rome called Roxio 's troupe to partake in fights. While they were in Rome, Maximus plotted an arrangement to topple the sovereign, with the assistance of his previous love Lucilla,…