emperor
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Presiding over the competition is the emperor of theatrical fabulosity, André De Shields, in the role of Old Deuteronomy, leader of the Jellicle colony.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
If he actually were a medieval king or a Roman emperor, you might wonder what he would be doing differently.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
He also shows a surprising—and fatally unwise—humility when declining calls to become the Roman emperor, citing his age: “A better head her glorious body fits than his that shakes for age and feebleness.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
In 2023, a hat belonging to Napoleon when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“I know we’re not sure about the dragon’s pearl....Do you think maybe that’s the stone the emperor is looking for?”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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Ancient Rome - Introductory
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