Spartacus Archives - The Partial Historians

Get a cheeky preview of 'Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire' with our bonus chapter on the rebellious gladiator, Spartacus. The post A Cheeky Preview – With a Rebel Yell – Spartacus appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

When enslaved people rose up against their masters in ancient Rome, what role did the women play? We're about to find out! The post Special Episode – Enslaved Women During Slave Revolts with Assistant Professor Katharine Huemoeller appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Dr Rad pays tribute to the late and unmistakable force to be reckoned with, Kirk Douglas. His role in Spartacus and his legacy for Rome on film and Hollywood are legendary. The post A Tribute to Kirk Douglas appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We're turning 90 and it's time for a special episode on the reception of Spartacus! What better way to do this than to examine the history of Spartacus, the ballet. Dr Rad is our expert on the ground on all things Spartacus and reception. Dr G brings a wild curiosity and a small knowledge of ballet. The post Episode 90 – Spartacus, the Ballet appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancien...

As you know, Dr R specialises in Rome on film. In this episode, let us take on a journey through the film Trumbo (2015), which is a bio-pic of the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. Trumbo broke the blacklist when he was given screen-credit for Spartacus (1960). Herein an examination of the politics of Hollywood post Second World War, the film Trumbo, and liberal sprinklings of Rome. The post Epi...