Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus succeeded to power together in 161 CE, as the adopted heirs of Antonius Pius. At the start of their reign, Verus conducted a successful war against the Parthians.

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"Gladiator II" stars Paul Mescal as Hanno, who is secretly Lucius Verus Aurelius. Lucius was the prince of Rome in the original "Gladiator" movie, but he has been living in exile as Hanno ...