Latest / Child Kings of History
The walnut shell he burned into flame-and the crown it cost him
A slave in Sicily prophesies his own kingdom, breathing fire and claiming divine visions. His master laughs, but the prophecy of a slave rebellion soon comes true.
The walnut shell he burned into flame-and the crown it cost him
This episode explores the rise of Eunus, a Syrian slave who became a king in Sicily, leading a massive slave revolt against Roman rule. How did a man who was once property come to challenge the Roman order?
Person: Eunus
Date: 138 BCE
Location: Enna, Sicily
Event: First Servile War
- Eunus, born in Apamea, Syria, was sold into slavery and brought to Enna, Sicily.
- As…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.