Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World — Season 1, Episode 3: Pompeii's Last Gladiators
Documentary • 44 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
A Roman citizen Marcus Attilius chooses to become a gladiator to clear his debts. He wins fame and admiration, becoming a people’s hero. His rise occurs as Pompeii’s amphitheatre becomes a symbol of Roman dominance and spectacle. But less than two decades later, Vesuvius erupts, destroying the city. Marcus’s fate remains a mystery, yet his story lives on through the legacy of Pompeii’s games.
About Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World
Six legendary gladiators. One epic tale of blood and glory in ancient Rome.