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Salvius and the Star-Reader: The Second Servile War

Salvius and the Star-Reader: The Second Servile War

But just 28 years after the First Servile War, another major uprising would shake that system to its core once again.

Ancient History Fangirl · Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy

April 30, 202055m 49s

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Show Notes

During the First Servile War, the epic prophet and fire-breather named Eunus led a rebellion that threatened the Republic to its foundations. For a time, Eunus controlled all of Sicily. But he ended his life devoured by lice in a jail cell.

After Eunus’ death, the great Sicilian latifundia recovered. Within a few years, they were up and running again—just as strong, profitable, and cruel as before.

But just 28 years later, another major uprising—the Second Servile War—would shake that system to its core once again. Find out how it all went down.

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