Hadrian had some big sandals to fill when he succeeded Trajan as Emperor of Rome. The senate didn't love him, but fortunately one ridiculously attractive, athletic, cool AF man did. Their story became legend, and these men have gone down in history as icons, inspiring gay culture and sports to this day. Hear how Hadrian changed an Empire, challenged the Roman senate, and met his one true love in part 1 of this epic story!