Welcome to Just Between Us, the podcast with all of the answers, some of the time.

A bit of a different thing going on this week.

You've been immature and you've lied.

And now you're trying to turn it on me and manipulate me and gaslight me.

I was trying to manipulate you.

Diana, you would be chucking their clothes out of the window.

I know, I'd be like, are you joking?

I don't know.

I guess you'd have to ask.

Someone that has sex.

Someone that has sex.

Right.

And remember, it's just between us.

Hello and welcome to Life of the Week, where leading historians delve into the lives of some of history's most intriguing and significant figures.

From ancient Egyptian pharaohs and medieval warriors to daring 20th century spies.

I am Spartacus. It's one of the most iconic lines of cinema history from the 1960 films starring Kirk Douglas in the titular role.

And it's come to define how we see the Roman rebel.

However, according to Associate Professor of Roman History, Alison Futrell, the real man

behind the legend has an even more fascinating story to tell. Speaking to Emily Buffett,

Alison shares how Spartacus's life has been told through a variety of skewed lenses,

reveals the background to his extraordinary uprising,

and explores how he's come to be seen as a revolutionary hero.

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