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The Real Story of Spartacus: Leader of the Slave Revolt Against Rome
TLDR Spartacus, a Thracian soldier turned gladiator, led a successful slave uprising against Rome, growing his army to as many as 125,000 freed and escaped slaves. Despite defeating Roman armies, Spartacus was ultimately defeated by Crassus and his army, leading to his crucifixion.
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The podcast episode is about the real story of Spartacus, the leader of an uprising of slaves against Rome.
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Spartacus was a gladiator and leader of a slave revolt, and despite being revered by different cultures throughout history, he was still an interesting and respectable figure.
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Spartacus was a Thracian soldier who was drummed out of the Roman army and became a bandit and criminal before being sold into slavery and sent to train as a gladiator in Kapua.
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Spartacus was a gladiator who was considered the lowest of the low among slaves and prisoners of war, but he was trained and fought as a mermillo, using a helmet, tall shield, and short sword.
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Spartacus and his fellow gladiators, after hijacking a caravan and acquiring weapons and armor, trained for combat near Mount Vesuvius, unaware of the impending volcanic eruption, while Rome took notice but wasn't yet concerned.
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Spartacus and his band of runaway slaves successfully raided a Roman camp, killing the soldiers and capturing supplies and weapons, which inspired other slaves in Italy to join their rebellion.
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Spartacus' slave uprising quickly grew in size as more slaves joined his camp, attracted by the hope and idea of a rebellion led by a leader who shared the spoils equally and freed slaves, although there were instances of brutality and plundering.
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Within a year, Spartacus' army grew to as many as 125,000 freed slaves and escaped slaves who had joined his rebellion, and despite facing armies sent by Rome, Spartacus was able to outmaneuver and defeat them, capturing their supplies.
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Spartacus has defeated Roman praetors and councils, causing Rome to become vulnerable and fearful of his army, which is led by a former slave.
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Crassus, part of the first triumvirate, financed an army to defeat Spartacus and executed 50 deserters in front of his troops to boost morale, ultimately leading to Spartacus' defeat and the crucifixion of his army.
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Spartacus became a hero to Marxists because he freed slaves and redistributed the oppressor's wealth among the lower classes.
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