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  1. Slavery in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

    In antiquity, slavery was seen as the political consequence of one group dominating another, and people of any race, ethnicity, or place of origin might become slaves, including freeborn Romans. Slavery …

  2. Slavery in the Roman World - World History Encyclopedia

    Nov 1, 2013 · Slavery was an ever-present feature of the Roman world. Slaves served in households, agriculture, mines, the military, workshops, construction and many services...

  3. The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire ...

    Slavery in ancient Rome differed from its modern forms in that it was not based on race. But like modern slavery, it was an abusive and degrading institution. Cruelty was commonplace....

  4. Roman Slaves: Slavery in Ancient Rome - History Cooperative

    Jul 10, 2023 · Roman slaves were known as “servi” or “servus” in Latin and were owned by other people and considered their property. Anyone could become a slave, and slaves in ancient Rome came …

  5. Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society

    Jan 30, 2025 · Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born …

  6. What was slavery like in ancient Rome? - History Skills

    Discover the reality of slavery in ancient Rome: from brutal labor and slave markets to manumission, revolt, and life as a freedman or imperial servant.

  7. The Role of Slaves in Ancient Rome - thearchaeologist.org

    Mar 4, 2025 · Slavery in ancient Rome was both an economic necessity and a deeply ingrained social institution. Slaves played vital roles across all levels of society, from the most menial laborers to …