Episode 253
Those Who Are About To Die with Harry Sidebottom
We think we know about gladiators, toned biceps on show during a deadly bout in the arena. But is that Hollywood depiction less interesting than the actual truth? We’d venture so… Joining Zeb Baker-Smith, Editor of Aspects of History, on the podcast is Harry Sidebottom, whose day-at-the-games account shines light on the life of a gladiator and the realities behind Rome’s most enduring spectacle in his book, Those Who Are About To Die.
Harry Sidebottom Links:
Those Who Are About To Die: Gladiators and the Roman Mind
Zeb Baker-Smith Links:
X/Twitter: https://x.com/aohistoryeditor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zebbakersmith/
Substack: https://substack.com/@zebbakersmith
Aspects of History Links:
Website: www.aspectsofhistory.com
Email: history@aspectsofhistory.com