From enslavement to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus
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Fiona Radford |
TED-Ed
• December 2018
Spartacus was enslaved — one of millions taken from territories conquered by Rome to work the mines, till the fields or fight for a crowd's entertainment. Imprisoned for deserting the Roman Army, he and other enslaved people fought their way free and started a rebellion. How did an enslaved man become synonymous with freedom and courage? Fiona Radford delves into the life and legend of Spartacus. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Playhead].