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Alison Futrell shares the story of the Roman rebel \u2013 from his early enslavement and brutal gladiatorial career to his extraordinary uprising <\/p>

By Emily Briffett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 07:08 AM<\/p>

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\u201cI am Spartacus\u201d is one of the most iconic lines in cinema history: from the 1960 film starring Kirk Douglas in the titular role, it has come to define how we see the Roman rebel. However, according to Roman historian Alison Futrell, the real man behind the legend has an equally fascinating story to tell. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Alison explains how Spartacus\u2019s life has been told through a variety of skewed lenses, explores the context surrounding his extraordinary uprising \u2013 and reveals how he has come to be seen as a revolutionary hero.<\/p>\n\n

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