TV Shows Explore Schedules Shop Donate Search Related Links: Slavery in ancient Rome differed from its modern forms in that it was not based on race. Seneca But like modern slavery, it was an abusive and degrading institution. Family Life Cruelty was...
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TV Shows Explore Schedules Shop Donate Search Related Links: Slavery in ancient Rome differed from its modern forms in that it was not based on race. Seneca But like modern slavery, it was an abusive and degrading institution. Family Life Cruelty was commonplace. A common practice The Roman Empire Slavery had a long history in the Republic to Empire Sculpture of slave boy ancient world and was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well Age of Augustus as Rome. Most slaves during the Roman Empire were foreigners and, unlike in modern times, Roman slavery was not based on race. Years of Trial Slaves in Rome might include prisoners of war, sailors captured and sold Empire Reborn by pirates, or slaves bought outside Roman territory. In hard times, it was Emperors not uncommon for desperate Roman citizens to raise money by selling their children into slavery. Social Order - Patricians Life as a slave - Senators - Equestrians All slaves and their families were the property of their owner
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