From Slave to Rebel Gladiator: The Life of Spartacus

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Jan van der Crabben
by TED-Ed
published on 22 January 2021

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Spartacus was a slave — 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 slaves fought their way free and started a rebellion. How did a slave become synonymous with freedom and courage? Fiona Radford delves into the life and legend of Spartacus.

Lesson by Fiona Radford, directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio.

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