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036- I Am Spartacus!
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
From 73-71 BC a gladiator named Spartacus led a slave revolt in
southern Italy. Despite defeating the Romans on numerous occasions, the
slave army was eventually defeated by Marcus Crassus (with an
unsolicited assist from Pompey).
southern Italy. Despite defeating the Romans on numerous occasions, the
slave army was eventually defeated by Marcus Crassus (with an
unsolicited assist from Pompey).
Released:
Feb 28, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode
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