They would all have been members of the Roman Senate (the empire's ‘parliament’ in Rome ... gladiatorial displays and where the ancient world's most famous gladiator, Spartacus, was based.

Little is known of the early years of Spartacus. He is thought to have been born in Thrace (modern day Balkan region) and it has been suggested he was in the Roman army. He was sold into slavery ...

The Roman Senator Gracchus (Charles Laughton ... is greatly embarrassed and leads his own army against the slaves. Spartacus and the thousands of freed slaves successfully make their way to ...

This alone ensured that the Senate and its members remained relevant and important. The Roman Senate started life as an advisory council, filled entirely with patricians. In the last two centuries ...

Spartacus: House of Ashur introduces new characters exploring Roman society through gladiatorial combat and political intrigue. Original series star Nick Tarabay returns as Dominus of a Ludus with ...

They would all have been members of the Roman Senate (the empire's ‘parliament ... where the ancient world's most famous gladiator, Spartacus, was based. Investigations by Latin inscriptions ...