AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
15min chapter
Gladiators' Sex Lives
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Gladiators: Myths and Realities
This chapter examines the complex legacy of gladiators in ancient Rome, highlighting their cultural significance and the impact of films on public perception. The hosts discuss the origins of gladiatorial combat, its transformation from funerary practices to grand spectacles, and the societal dynamics that shaped this brutal entertainment. They also address common misconceptions about gladiators' lives, training, and the moral dilemmas associated with their violent performances.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode