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The Real Life of a Roman Gladiator Audible Audiobook – Original recording

Alexander Mariotti (Author, Narrator), The Great Courses (Author), Audible Originals (Publisher)
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The Roman gladiator has long been a figure of fascination. Portrayed frequently in fine art and popular culture alike, the gladiator is both a real part of history and a legend of a romanticized past. We know that these men entertained Roman audiences by fighting in dangerous and often deadly games. But who were the gladiators? What were their lives like? And why do they continue to have such a strong hold on our imagination, centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire?

Join historian and consultant Alexander Marriotti to explore these and other questions in The Real Life of a Roman Gladiator. Across six lectures, Alexander will trace the history of gladiators, from their earliest origins in Greek and Etruscan culture to their rise as celebrity athletes to their eventual decline as Rome’s imperial power faded. You’ll uncover where gladiators were born and trained, how they lived, and why they have become such lasting symbols of power and resilience.

While the Roman gladiator may have occupied a world and a historical moment very different from our own, you may find that we share more in common than you would expect. After all, the gladiator was an underdog—a fighter of low social standing who could, through skill and luck, achieve a level of renown on par with some of today’s most successful athletes. Ultimately, you’ll discover why the gladiator is one of our most enduring archetypes, one who serves to remind us that we, too, can overcome the odds and achieve glory.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 30 minutes
  2. Author
    Alexander Mariotti, see all
  3. Narrator
    Alexander Mariotti
  4. Audible release date
    November 21, 2024
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Audible Originals
  7. ASIN
    B0DM9V5TMK
  8. Version
    Original recording
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 2 hours and 30 minutes
Author Alexander Mariotti, The Great Courses
Narrator Alexander Mariotti
Audible.com Release Date November 21, 2024
Publisher Audible Originals
Program Type Audiobook
Version Original recording
Language English
ASIN B0DM9V5TMK
Narration accent American English
Best Sellers Rank #99,886 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#101 in Ancient & Classical Roman History
#659 in Ancient Roman History (Books)

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  • Gilbert M. Stack
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Overview of a Very Violent "Sport"
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
    Rather than being the sort of group biography of a gladiator that the title suggests, this is a history of the “sport” starting with its ancient origins and tracing it as it developed into a lethal pastime. It’s an informative account and a very quick listen.
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