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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations and Roman history continues with an the life of a gladiator, as we discuss the origins, the rise and fall of the ...

In ancient Rome, when the empire was beginning to crumble, the rulers had a simple trick: keep the people distracted. They handed out free bread and staged ...

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

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BC was a completely different time in human history. In the Third Servile War, Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator … Continue reading "15+ Facts About Spartacus That Even History Buffs Might Not Know" ...

Gladiator 2 is back with more blood and action than ever before. Audiences are curious about why is Gladiator 2 so bloody.

The Vigiles were Rome’s own firefighters, in charge of reducing fire hazards in the city, as well as street crime.

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