EPISODE 2 The Slave Wars (Part 2: Spartacus)

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EPISODE 2 The Slave Wars (Part 2: Spartacus)

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141 minutes

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Oct 16, 2015

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One of the most legendary characters in history comes to visit us in this episode: Spartacus! This episode features mass crucifixions, Dionysian orgies, a master course in guerrilla warfare, walls built with corpses, the most brutal punishment in military history, pirates, and overambitious Romans losing their heads.

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Oct 16, 2015

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EPISODE 2 The Slave Wars (Part 2: Spartacus)

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