Who were the gladiators?

Forever Ago

American Public Media

Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Gladiators were professional fighters who lived thousands of years ago in ancient Rome. But they weren't just fighters, they were also influencers who helped sell products and were hugely popular with fans.

Join Joy and co-host Juliette as they explore the history of these athletes – and learn how some of them tried to escape their lives of constant battle. They’ll hear the story of one of the most famous gladiators of all time, Spartacus, and the revolution he led. Plus, a sporty new First Things First!

Featured Expert:
Dr. Fiona Radford is a historian who specializes in ancient Rome. She also co-hosts The Partial Historians podcast.

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0:00.0	No, no, that will never do.
0:07.0	Think, Dolo, think.
0:09.0	Hey, Joy, I brought my smelly markers.
0:12.0	Why did you text me and say you needed them?
0:15.0	ASAP, PPP.
0:17.0	You know, ASAP, PPP.
0:20.0	As soon as possible, please, please, please. It's a marker-related
0:24.9	emergency. Joy, are you drawing on the walls? You're going to be in so much trouble.
0:30.7	I'm in the middle of drawing history. Listen, I was at a museum and I saw all these ancient
0:36.8	artifacts and drawings from thousands of years ago.
0:40.0	That's great. But why did you need my scented smelly markers?
0:43.9	Pass me that Jim Sox scented green colored marker and I'll tell you.
0:48.1	Oh, that is a strong musk. My eyes are watering. I'll be quick.
0:53.8	At the museum, I saw all these awesome artifacts from literally forever ago, and it got me thinking, I want forever to go to last forever and ever, and I want people to be talking about it thousands of years from now. I want it to be legendary, so I started drawing a mural of my favorite episodes on the wall. Okay, but I still don't get why you need my markers.
1:11.6	The scent relaxes me. Pass me the hot dog mustard scented yellow.
1:16.6	If you look down the hall, you'll see my drawings that will make Forever A Go, a show the world will remember.
1:22.6	Wow, there's the giant hill that you rolled down in the history of grass episode.
1:26.6	Oh, and there's a video game controller from the very first episode of Forever ago.
1:31.8	And check this out! I drew my gum sculpture come-to-life slash best buddy Gumpy sitting on his gum couch.
1:39.4	Plus fortune cookies, a pride flag, and even my pet elephant, Hermie.
1:44.8	Hey, what's that line on the wall?
1:46.7	Oh, I was trying to mark how tall I am.
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