The Rise of Rome Season 1 Episode 12 Roman Slavery: Cruelty and Opportunity
- January 5, 2018
- 31 min
Rome is one of only a few civilizations throughout history to be a true slave state. Here, learn where Roman slaves came from and find out about the nature of their servitude - including what daily life was like for many slaves. Then look at ways slaves could buy or earn freedom, and what life was like for freed slaves.