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isotop235
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Spartacus: B&S sword observation Dec 10, 2011 10:27:56 GMT

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Post by isotop235 on Dec 10, 2011 10:27:56 GMT

Now that I am fast becoming a sword lover, I was watching epsiode one of the series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The lead character, when he was a "free Thracean" fighting with the Roman Legions, was wielding the Kris Cutlery Celtic sword.

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Should this be listed in Kult of Athena's movie sword section as well? As I watched the show more and more recognizable swords from various manufacturers made cameo appearances as well. I am sure there are anachronisms, but I am as of yet too inexperienced to tell what era sword belongs where. The series does not denote which time period it takes place in.

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Spartacus: B&S sword observation Dec 11, 2011 5:12:39 GMT

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Post by Svadilfari on Dec 11, 2011 5:12:39 GMT

With regards to Hollywood and historical accuracy..there is usually a VERY lot of artistic licence involved

But then again..even in ROMAN times..gladiatorial shows were VERY much *Theatre*..various types of gladiators decked out in outlandish "Foreign" (to the Romans) arms and armour. Types that could be relatively easily identified from the spectators stands. Historical 'accuracy" was not something the Romans were interested in with regards to gladiators. The armour and weapons had to be reasonably *practical*, in the sense that they would enable the gladiators to actually fight, but that was about it

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Spartacus: B&S sword observation Dec 11, 2011 14:50:26 GMT

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Post by SwordLord on Dec 11, 2011 14:50:26 GMT

I'm guessing the show takes place around 100-200 BCE. This is about the time the gladiator games were peaking and that style of sword would have been present. Also, in the show there is no mention of "god", only "praying to the godS", so I imagine it was prior to maybe as late as 100 AD when worship of other gods were being condemned. But it is Hollywood, who knows what they had in mind. Great show though, can't wait for Vengeance in January.

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Spartacus: B&S sword observation Dec 11, 2011 15:02:44 GMT

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Post by jhart06 on Dec 11, 2011 15:02:44 GMT

It would be 5-10 years pre the Spartacus slave revolt, so roughly 107-79 B.C.E. If memory serves.
It wouldn't be in Imperial times for several reasons: because of the importance and reverence the Senate is given, the mention of prominent public figures/Senators, and the fact of the Spartacus slave revolt not being in the AD times(quick googling of 'Spartacus Slave Revolt' reveals this all).

This era of history, along with Cincinatus and Diocletian periods (and to some extent Hadrian times) are some of my favorites in Roman history.

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Spartacus: B&S sword observation Dec 15, 2011 18:26:09 GMT

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Post by SwordLord on Dec 15, 2011 18:26:09 GMT

jhart06 wrote
It would be 5-10 years pre the Spartacus slave revolt, so roughly 107-79 B.C.E. If memory serves.
It wouldn't be in Imperial times for several reasons: because of the importance and reverence the Senate is given, the mention of prominent public figures/Senators, and the fact of the Spartacus slave revolt not being in the AD times(quick googling of 'Spartacus Slave Revolt' reveals this all).

This era of history, along with Cincinatus and Diocletian periods (and to some extent Hadrian times) are some of my favorites in Roman history.

Duh....I guess I never even thought to google Spartacus. At least someone is using their head around here. I was pretty close though with my speculation.
Really looking forward to the next season. Some of the teasers I've seen look pretty good.

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