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Gladiators: The Real Spartacus

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Grim Fate of the Captured Gladiators

This chapter discusses the horrifying execution of 6,000 gladiators along the Appian Way as a warning against rebellion in ancient Rome. It also contemplates the mystery surrounding Spartacus' wife and the potential for uncovering lost historical texts that may offer more context to this dark period.

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