5 – The lives of Roman slaves

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5 – The lives of Roman slaves

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44 minutes

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Nov 10, 2022

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Dr. Jerry Toner and I discuss the many shapes of slavery in the Roman world.

Released:

Nov 10, 2022

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Titles in the series (21)

This podcast complements the toldinstone YouTube channel with interviews of scholars and creators working on the most exciting topics in ancient history.

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