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History on Fire
EPISODE 1 The Slave Wars (Part 1)
Sep 10, 2015
Discover the brutal challenges faced by ancient Roman slaves as they rose up against their masters in a series of gripping rebellions. From political intrigues and heroic mass suicides to love-struck aristocrats arming their slaves, this episode delves into a world of betrayal, prophecy, and extreme human behavior.
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- The first servile war in Sicily was sparked by Yunus and his allies targeting abusive slave owners, leading to a rapid territorial expansion.
- Roman authorities underestimated the scale of the slave rebellion, with initial suppression efforts failing against the united slave forces in Sicily.
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The Slave Revolt Begins in Sicily
The revolt led by Yunus, a Syrian slave, stirred among 400 slaves in Sicily, targeting cruel slave owners like the Mopholis and Megalis who were notorious for their mistreatment. The uprising sparked a series of violent acts with Yunus emerging as the self-proclaimed king, issuing judgments and gaining support while expanding his territory rapidly.
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