Which ancient Roman gladiator became history's first documented celebrity product endorser around 73 CE, with his image appearing on oil lamps, vases, and souvenirs across the Roman Empire?

Long before celebrity Instagram posts or television commercials, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated marketing techniques. Royal endorsements, artisan signatures, and merchant marks were early forms of product promotion. This trivia question explores one of the earliest documented examples of celebrity product endorsement in the ancient world - a practice that would eventually evolve into the multi-billion dollar influencer industry we know today.

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Spartacus, whose rebellion made him a household name used to sell 'freedom-themed' goods
Flamma, whose 34 victories were leveraged to promote everything from wine to weapons
Spiculus, who became Emperor Nero's favorite and had his likeness used on imperial products
Crixus, whose Gallic heritage was used to market 'exotic' foreign goods to Roman citizens