From enslavement to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus - Fiona Radford
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Published 2018-12-17
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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.
Lesson by Fiona Radford, directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio.
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All Comments (21)
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"Don't shed tear for me. There is no greater victory than to fall from this world a free man". -Spartacus
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Man it was super hard to quit your job back then.
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Crassus lived, but Spartacus became immortal
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He fulfilled his destiny. He died a free man and his movement has an impact even today. A true legend.
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The guy is Talking about blood, death and murder But his voice can still be peaceful enough to put you to sleep!
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There’s a snake around your husband’s neck, what do you do? 1. Actually help him 2. Wake him up 3. It is time for... A PROPHECY (Thunder strikes in the background)
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Romans: makes slaves fight each over Spartacus: uno reverse card
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RIP Andy Whitfield, my favorite Spartacus of all time
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Why did we stop naming our children like this.... i mean spartacus sounds way cooler than "sam" or "james". Nice vid.
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It's incredible how there have always been people like him whose spirits cannot be broken no matter how dark and hopeless their situation is.
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“In 73 BCE, Spartacus led 73 other slaves” Coincidence? I THINK NOT
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I love how historically accurate the series "Spartacus" is
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When you have chills throughout the entire video because both the animation and the story telling are riveting!
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These animations amaze me time & time again!
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“Give us Spartacus and we will spare you.” “I am Spartacus.” “I am Spartacus.” “I am Spartacus.” “We all are Spartacus.”
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"Let us show Crassus and his man, that all who draws breath are of equal worth...and that those who would place foot upon the throat of liberty will fall to cry of freedom!"
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The 2010 tv show Spartacus was actually more accurate than I thought it was, which makes me very happy because I love that show!
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And then they say you cannot change the world by yourself. Sure you can, but first you have to think with your own head and then act accordingly.
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"I'm Spartacus!" "I'm Spartacus!" "I'm Spartacus!" "He's Spartacus.."
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I give Spartacus a lot props, he was the first to prove that not was slavery in all forms wrong but there is always a way to escape it!
