The Rise of Spartacus and the Third Servile War

Explore the Third Servile War, where Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator, defied Rome, leading escaped gladiators in a historic rebellion that shook the Roman Empire.

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In the year 73 BC, Rome faced one of its greatest threats to its existence. An army of over 100,000 liberated slaves rose up in revolt and threatened the very fabric of the Roman Republic.

The revolt was led by a gladiator slave who lead his motley army and, to the astonishment of Rome, managed to defeat many Roman legions.

The end of this rebellion resulted in one of the most horrific displays in all ancient history.

Learn more about Spartacus and the Third Servile War, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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