Truly the GOATs #2 – Flamma the Gladiator

To say that the gladiators in the arena games of ancient Rome were fighting for their lives tells just a small part of these incredible athletes’ stories. They fought for honor and for freedom, all while playing out a sport-based story of redemption – and likely none fought more, won more and perhaps even lost more bouts in the arena than Flamma the Galdiator.

On this episode of Truly the GOATs, host Os Davis has the story of one of history’s all-time toughest, all-time baddest, all-time greatest athletes; joining us is historian Dr. Philip Matyszak, author of over 20 books on ancient civilizations and cultures. “Matty” drops the facts about the lives and lifestyles of the gladiators themselves, as well as the fans, the sponsors and that one wacky Emperor who wanted to be one…

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For books by Philip Matyszak including Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual, visit ThamesAndHudson.com. Material from Gladiator used with permission of Thames & Hudson.