The Age of Gladiators
Rupert Matthews
This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments?
The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports.
Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all.
Duration - 7h 29m.
Author - Rupert Matthews.
Narrator - Dugald Bruce Lockhart.
Published Date - Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments? The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports. Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all. Duration - 7h 29m. Author - Rupert Matthews. Narrator - Dugald Bruce Lockhart. Published Date - Tuesday, 28 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Introduction: The Mob
Duration:00:16:07
Part I: Arenas of Blood, I. The Origin of the Games
Duration:00:22:02
II. Spartacus
Duration:00:15:11
III. The Great Games
Duration:00:19:27
IV. Training the Gladiators
Duration:00:27:20
V. Varieties of Killer
Duration:00:22:33
VI. The Naval Battles
Duration:00:16:12
VII. Wild Animal Hunts
Duration:00:24:12
VIII. Executions
Duration:00:23:15
IX. The Colosseum
Duration:00:16:32
X. Theatres of Blood
Duration:00:14:33
XI. The End of the Gladiators
Duration:00:13:44
Part II: Circuses, I. The Circus
Duration:00:12:24
II. Chariot Racing
Duration:00:21:26
III. Roman Festivals
Duration:00:17:54
IV. The Great Riots
Duration:00:11:19
Part III: Roman Triumphs, I. The Royal Triumph
Duration:00:12:42
II. Hail the Conqueror
Duration:00:19:55
III. Imperial Excess
Duration:00:15:04
IV. False Conquests
Duration:00:14:11
V. Barbarian Triumph
Duration:00:07:17
VI. Into the Modern World
Duration:00:08:34
Part IV: Bread & Debauchery, I. The Bread Dole
Duration:00:16:20
II. War in Sicily
Duration:00:08:25
III. Banquets of Debauchery
Duration:00:19:16
IV. The Seduction of Cleopatra
Duration:00:11:09
V. The Grain Fleets
Duration:00:06:31
VI. Starvation at Rome
Duration:00:15:11
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:24