Brot und Spiele – Wagenrennen im alten Rom
Feb 01 2019
•Documentary, History
They were the absolute superstars in ancient Rome: charioteers. The heroes of the racetrack, often slaves, risked their lives in every competition. Only a few enjoyed the rewards of victory into old age. Using ancient documents and artifacts, the documentary traces the biography of Scorpus, probably the most successful Roman charioteer.
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Leart Docle
Domitian
Ognyan Baldzhyisky
Scorpus (young)
Georgi Gotsin
Scorpus
Christian Schult
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