Spartacus 1: Spartacus the Gladiator
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Who exactly is Spartacus? many of the sources are fragmentary, and provide little insight into the motives of the slave gladiator turned rebellious legend. Dr Rhiannon Evans (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) explores the early years of Spartacus.
Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University)
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