Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World

Season 1 Episode 3: Pompeii's Last Gladiators

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Shushma Malik, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner

Quality:

HD

Duration:

44 min

First Air:

2025

Rating:

8.0