Biography

Biography

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Biography episodes

  • Spartacus 1: Spartacus the Gladiator
    Who exactly is Spartacus? many of the sources are fragmentary, and provide little insight into the motives of the slave gladiator turned rebellious legend. Dr Rhiannon Evans (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University) explores the early years of Spartacus.
    Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Ancient Mediterranean Studies, La Trobe University)
    22 min

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The podcasting of a life, by Matt Smith. “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” - Charles Dickens.

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