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Would you rebel against the Romans?
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4:06:48 - 4:09:54 (03:06)

This episode discusses the dilemma faced by followers of Ambiorix as to whether or not to rebel against the Romans, weighing high-minded causes against the risk of failure and the high chances of losing everything that matters to them, as well as the fate of Ambiorix and his tribe at the hands of Caesar.

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