Slavery had a long history in the ancient world and was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Rome. Most slaves during the Roman Empire were foreigners and, unlike in modern times ...

The ancient house, with its famed frescos and 12 ... It was named after its owners, the Vettii brothers, two former slaves. Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus got wealthy by ...

Whenever some ancient, colossal structure is mentioned, I imagine it being built with slave labor. In my mind's eye, I see a brutal taskmaster whipping the back of ... or go to the other extreme ...