Gladiators and the Roman Psyche: Interview with Dr. Harry Sidebottom

Gladiators are one of the most instantly recognizable yet alien aspects of Roman society, and Dr. Harry Sidebottom's new book - Those Who Are About to Die - offers a cutting-edge view of these fascinating entertainers based on the most recent research. We discuss what recent research has revealed about their lives, why the Romans were so intrigued by them, and why they matter today. Patrick has a brand-new history show! It’s called Past Lives, and every episode explores the life of a real person who lived in the past.

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Gladiators and the Roman Psyche: Interview with Dr. Harry Sidebottom is an episode from Tides of History by Audible / Patrick Wyman.

This episode is 00:44:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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