Spartacus: Ancient Slavery and Gladiators

I’m Spartacus! You’re Spartacus! Today we’re taking a deep dive on Roman slavery and Spartacus’s revolt. Join us for the brutality of the rich, paganism-Judaism crossovers, ancient grooming practices, and a little objectification of classic film stars.Wikimedia Commons - Kylix attributed to Apollodorus showing two women removing pubic hair, from early 5th c. BCE. Housed in the archaeological museum in Tarquinia, ItalyEidolon: Emanscapation - On men's pubic hair grooming in antiquityBustle: Pubic Hair Trends Over TimeFlorus's Epitome of Livy - Book 2.8 covers Spartacus's revolt.Appian's The Civil Wars - Spartacus's revolt is covered in chapter 14 (labeled as section 116 in this translation)Plutarch's Life of Crassus - Information on the war with Spartacus begins in section 8.1.Ancient Rome by Thomas R. Martin - A very accessible history of Rome from the founding through the era of Justinian (1000+ years of history!). Includes some information on Roman slavery and Spartacus's uprising.