Spartacus: Rise of the Gladiator | Warriors of the Ancient World

75 BCE, Spartacus rises from enslaved gladiator to rebel leader, defying the Roman empire and sparking a legendary uprising that shakes the Republic to its core. Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World | S1, E1 About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for...

44 min - Ancient Worlds - National Geographic

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