Gladiators and the Roman Psyche: Interview with Dr. Harry Sidebottom

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Episode: Gladiators and the Roman Psyche: Interview with Dr. Harry Sidebottom

Pub date: 2026-04-02

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Gladiators are one of the most instantly recognizable yet alien aspects of Roman society, and Dr. Harry Sidebottom's new book - Those Who Are About to Die - offers a cutting-edge view of these fascinating entertainers based on the most recent research. We discuss what recent research has revealed about their lives, why the Romans were so…