Little is known of the early years of Spartacus. He is thought to have been born in Thrace (modern day Balkan region) and it has been suggested he was in the Roman army. He was sold into slavery ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a stone wall in an Italian forest that was used by the Roman army during an epic “clash” against slave revolt leader and gladiator Spartacus and his men.

Archaeologists working in southern Italy have identified a Roman fortification built to contain the slave revolt leader Spartacus and his army. Researchers have concluded that the wall ...