In 72 BC Spartacus and his army marched north towards Gaul (the Roman term for a region covering France, the Low Countries and northern Italy). They fought off a series of attacks from Roman forces, ...

With Roman forces controlling the coastal roads, Spartacus was forced to cross the Aspromonte mountain. “That’s why Crassus built this fortification line here,” said Gennaro.

Spartacus Season 4 begins with Spartacus leading the freed slaves into the rebellion against Rome. Former rivals also join Spartacus in the war and the Roman Senate turn to Crassus to assist ...

Spartacus continues to build a formidable army and outwit Romes best commanders. The powers of the Empire are forced to turn to wealthy, ambitious Marcus Crassus to aid the campaign.

Archaeologists working in southern Italy have identified a Roman fortification built to contain the slave revolt leader Spartacus and his army.

With Roman forces controlling the coastal roads, Spartacus was forced to cross the Aspromonte mountain. “That’s why Crassus built this fortification line here,” said Gennaro.

Researchers have concluded that the wall, which extends over 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles), was built by the Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE. Spartacus served in the Roman army before ...

With Roman forces controlling the coastal roads, Spartacus was forced to cross the Aspromonte mountain. “That’s why Crassus built this fortification line here,” said Gennaro.