the series continues to be one of the best sword-and-sandal television shows set during the Ancient Roman period. For many viewers, the question of whether Spartacus was a real person or whether ...

Little is known of the early years of Spartacus. He is thought to have been born in Thrace (modern day Balkan region) and it has been suggested he was in the Roman army. He was sold into slavery ...

Archaeologists in Naples, Italy, have shed new light on the lives of Roman gladiators after discovering a tomb for one of these ancient warriors ... in movies like “Spartacus,” gladiatorial ...

but it does offer a more in-depth look at Spartacus and has some brilliant moments throughout. It is a show that is sure to be adored by any fans of Ancient Roman history and is even enjoyable for ...

Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman ...

The Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) has a history that dates back to 312 B.C. and includes the site of Spartacus' execution (in 71 B.C.), the tomb of Caecilia Metella, and many a Roman ...