Episode 038 - The First Gladiators

The Tale of Rome by Fionayao

May 4, 201831:10Education

Episode 38 – The First Gladiators — The Romans are a people who do NOT know how to remain quiet after a defeat. Part two of the Roman defeat, at the Caudine Forks. Also, a tribute to those very first gladiators of Rome....

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