Antinous’s status as a favorite of the emperor was well known in elite circles. It is also known that Antinous accompanied Hadrian on his many travels across Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor.

Antonio Cruz (BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE with The Imposters) is Lucius, Hadrian’s trusted advisor and former lover. Emiliano Flores is Marcellus, Antinous’ contemporary and boyfriend.

You may not know his name, but if you’ve spent any time looking at classical Roman statuary, you’ve probably seen the gorgeous visage of Antinous. The lover of Emperor Hadrian, deified after ...