Forever Ago

Who were the gladiators?


Listen Later

Gladiators were professional fighters who lived thousands of years ago in ancient Rome. But they weren't just fighters, they were also influencers who helped sell products and were hugely popular with fans.


Join Joy and co-host Juliette as they explore the history of these athletes – and learn how some of them tried to escape their lives of constant battle. They’ll hear the story of one of the most famous gladiators of all time, Spartacus, and the revolution he led. Plus, a sporty new First Things First!

Featured Expert:
Dr. Fiona Radford is a historian who specializes in ancient Rome. She also co-hosts The Partial Historians podcast.


This episode was sponsored by:
Greenlight - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.

Goodie Witch Books - Combine the spirit of Halloween with the magic of giving with Goodie Witch!: Spreading the Magic of Kindness, available at Amazon.

Wild Interest: Let your kids' imaginations run wild and check out the new podcast Wild Interest wherever you get your podcasts. wildinterest.com

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Forever AgoBy American Public Media

  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5
  • 4.5

4.5

6,022 ratings


More shows like Forever Ago

View all
Brains On! Science podcast for kids by American Public Media

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

13,410 Listeners

Story Pirates by Story Pirates

Story Pirates

16,428 Listeners

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids by Tumble Media

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

2,595 Listeners

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids by Vermont Public

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

4,951 Listeners

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families by Mick Sullivan

The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families

2,463 Listeners

Wow in the World by Tinkercast | Wondery

Wow in the World

29,559 Listeners

The Big Fib by GZM Shows

The Big Fib

4,736 Listeners

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family by American Public Media

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

13,631 Listeners

KidNuz: News for Kids by Starglow Media

KidNuz: News for Kids

1,567 Listeners

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids by National Geographic Kids

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

17,411 Listeners

Julie’s Library by American Public Media

Julie’s Library

2,852 Listeners

Million Bazillion by Marketplace

Million Bazillion

2,782 Listeners

Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids by Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media

Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

4,139 Listeners

Whose Amazing Life? by Wondery

Whose Amazing Life?

1,911 Listeners

Who, When, Wow! by Tinkercast

Who, When, Wow!

2,980 Listeners

Moment of Um by American Public Media

Moment of Um

1,523 Listeners