Netflix made a new history-doc series when you weren't looking, covering the lives of Ancient Rome's big guns. You may know Emperor Commodus from Ridley Scott's mostly made-up Oscar darling 'Gladiator' thanks to Joaquin Phoenix's scenery-chewing portrayal. Here he gets the spotlight as a gang of actors and history professors utilize a shoe-string budget to give you the real-ish story of Rome's legendary mad ruler.
Welcome back to the History Box Binge, where Kevin & Doug take a tour through the centuries with the help of the best historical dramas on TV.
