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a man who rules an empire
Roman emperors
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There, Lucius and his fellow gladiators must mount a full-scale attack on a warring ship for the entertainment of thousands of Romans watching, including its unhinged sibling emperors, Geta and Caracalla (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger).
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Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Corruption flourishes under the rule of decadent Roman emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger).
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
In the sword-and-sandals sequel, young Lucius (Paul Mescal) has had enough of the Roman emperors who conquered his home.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
He is forced to fight as a gladiator much to the entertainment of young emperors, Caracalla and Geta (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Twin emperors, played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, stand in his way.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Archaeologists subsequently uncovered a platform at the site with statue bases inscribed with the names of 14 Roman emperors and empresses.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
This vast palace complex served as the seat of power for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Corruption flourishes under the rule of decadent Roman emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger).
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
In the sword-and-sandals sequel, young Lucius (Paul Mescal) has had enough of the Roman emperors who conquered his home.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
He is forced to fight as a gladiator much to the entertainment of young emperors, Caracalla and Geta (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Twin emperors, played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, stand in his way.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Archaeologists subsequently uncovered a platform at the site with statue bases inscribed with the names of 14 Roman emperors and empresses.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
This vast palace complex served as the seat of power for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Emperors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emperors. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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