Listen "Gladiators & Games with Justin Pollard"
Episode Synopsis
The Emperor Vespasian began construction of the Colosseum and it was completed by his son, Titus. Vespasian is played by Anthony Hopkins in the new show, Those About to Die, and Justin Pollard, historical consultant, joins to discuss gladiators, charioteers and the Circus Maximus under the Flavian Dynasty. Those About to Die hits Prime on the 19th July.
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Charge! The Interesting Bits of Military History
Justin on X
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Aspects of History Magazine Subscription, only £9.99 / $9.99
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