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This episode contains some references to graphic violence.
Gladiators are one the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, and Pompeii is no exception.
In the second episode of our special series on Pompeii, we're separating fact from fiction with the help of Pompeii's leading experts. We'll be taking you to the heart of gladiatorial life, from the Amphitheatre, to the training barracks, and finding out what life was like. Who could become Gladiators? Who were the most famous ones? What were the different types? And what is the complicated but fascinating legacy they've left behind?
The series was written and produced by Elena Guthrie
The Assistant Producer was Annie Coloe
It was edited and mixed by Aidan Lonergan
The voice actor was Lucy Davidson
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ANCIENTS. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up here.
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This episode contains some references to graphic violence.
Gladiators are one the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, and Pompeii is no exception.
In the second episode of our special series on Pompeii, we're separating fact from fiction with the help of Pompeii's leading experts. We'll be taking you to the heart of gladiatorial life, from the Amphitheatre, to the training barracks, and finding out what life was like. Who could become Gladiators? Who were the most famous ones? What were the different types? And what is the complicated but fascinating legacy they've left behind?
The series was written and produced by Elena Guthrie
The Assistant Producer was Annie Coloe
It was edited and mixed by Aidan Lonergan
The voice actor was Lucy Davidson
Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ANCIENTS. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up here.
You can take part in our listener survey here.
For more Ancient's content, subscribe to our Ancient's newsletter here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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