For a different kind of "index" entirely, one can turn to . This is not a directory of files but a vast, free online encyclopedia founded by a former British history teacher, John Simkin. Established as a book publisher in 1984, Spartacus Educational became a pioneering online publisher in September 1997, one of the first in Britain to provide free educational materials for teachers and students.

The "Index of Spartacus" also serves as a catalog of legendary performances that have kept the rebel's name alive for over 2,000 years:

Spartacus is eventually cornered by the Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus. Though his body was never found, his rebellion ended with the mass crucifixion of 6,000 survivors along the Appian Way. 3. The Cinematic Index: A Legacy on Screen