Ancient Slavery Insights
Large-scale infrastructure projects in the ancient world often relied on slavery, particularly in agriculture and mining. While skilled artisans contributed to monumental works like the Parthenon, the brutal reality of mining, especially for materials like mercury, highlights the darker side of labor in ancient Rome. The conversation reveals that many galley oarsmen were actually free men, but during wartime, Rome's desperate need for labor led to the conscription of workers from other sectors.In this clip
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1149: Slavery | Skeptical Sunday
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