In 73 B.C. this Thracian gladiator began a 2-year slave revolt against Roman rule
... Spartacus began the great slave rebellion in 73 B.C ( Source) ... form of 
hierarchy, splitting their group into two factionsone under himself, and the other 
.... Two rare and unique swords have been found in a 1,500-year-old... [DOC] [TLE] Historical Background for Spartacus - VRoma [PAR] A group of senators led an armed band against him in the Assembly and killed 
him ... brother of Tiberius) was elected tribune for two successive years; through 
the ... the Roman legions in Spain and put down a revolt led by the followers of 
Marius.