More than two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire was the most powerful and powerful collection of people on earth. In 73 BC they had the largest army of antiquity, but their army was repeatedly defeated by Spartacus – an unlikely hero who performed a remarkable feat, And this feat will be remembered in history for decades to come. Spartacus: Behind the Myth is a riveting hour-long special that reveals the truth about this still-legendary figure.
The information contained in this documentary reveals fascinating new details about his origin, complex tactics and mysterious death, well beyond the man made famous in Kirk Douglas’ 1960 feature film. Combining exceptional historical research with breathtaking dramatization, learn how one man led a small band of lowly slaves who grew from 70 to 100,000 in the city of Rome just as he was about to conquer and destroy the mighty Roman Empire The center evokes fear.
Questions about Spartacus’ origins are answered, and new information about his slave army is revealed by a leading team of experts including top psychoanalysts, US Special Forces, ancient archaeologists and historians. You’ll share insights and uncover the true character of the freedom fighter who held the greatest power in the ancient world.
