The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy McKenna. With Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare, Daniel Feuerriegel. Although his uprising was not an attempt at social revolution, his name has frequently been invoked by revolutionaries such as Adam Weishaupt in the late 18th century and Karl Liebknecht, Rosa Luxemburg, and the other members of the German Spartacus League of 1916–19. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator. Spartacus was apparently both competent and humane, although the revolt he led inspired terror throughout Italy. The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. After a poor showing in the Arena, Spartacus is. With Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett. Pompey’s army intercepted and killed many slaves who were escaping northward, and 6,000 prisoners were crucified by Crassus along the Appian Way. The Thing in the Pit: Directed by Jesse Warn. The Gauls and Germans were defeated first, and Spartacus himself ultimately fell fighting in pitched battle. Hemmed in by Crassus’s eight legions, Spartacus’s army divided. When his men refused to leave Italy, he returned to Lucania and sought to cross his forces over to Sicily but was thwarted by the new Roman commander sent against him, Marcus Licinius Crassus. Although his uprising was not an attempt at social revolution, his name has frequently been invoked by revolutionaries such as Adam Weishaupt in the late 18th century and members of the German Spartacus League of 191619.
Spartacus defeated the two consuls for the year 72 and fought his way northward toward the Alps, hoping to be able to disperse his soldiers to their homelands once they were outside Italy. Spartacus, leader in the Gladiatorial War (7371 BCE) against Rome. Ultimately their numbers grew to at least 90,000. After defeating two Roman forces in succession, the rebels overran most of southern Italy. Spartacus and Crixus face an undefeated giant. With about 70 fellow gladiators he escaped a gladiatorial training school at Capua in 73 and took refuge on Mount Vesuvius, where other runaway slaves joined the band. With Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz See all videos for this articleĪ Thracian by birth, Spartacus served in the Roman army, perhaps deserted, led bandit raids, and was caught and sold as a slave. Overview of Spartacus's life, including a discussion of the Gladiatorial War. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.