Episode Appearances
In Our Time · Feb 26, 2026
The Roman Arena
“Late 2nd-century emperor who became obsessed with gladiatorial combat, fighting hundreds of bouts and eventually assassinated”
Gladiatorial Combat Economics and Business ModelsRoman Arena Architecture and InfrastructureImperial Political Power and Public Spectacle
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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · May 17, 2024
S10E4 - Roman Around with Gladiators
“Roman Emperor known as 'mad emperor' who considered himself a gladiator, entered arena 700-1000+ times with unfair advantages, and was poisoned by advisors”
Ancient Roman Gladiatorial Combat SystemsPompeii Volcanic Eruption and Archaeological PreservationRoman Social Hierarchy and Enslaved Labor
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