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Treasures of Pompeii

The Ancients

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The Lives of Ordinary People in Pompeii

This chapter of the podcast episode discusses the lives of ordinary people, including women, enslaved people, and freed men and women in Pompeii. The eruption of Vesuvius preserved both the luxurious grand houses and the brothels in Pompeii, giving insights into the lives of different social classes. The speaker highlights the recent discoveries, such as the slave rooms, and explores the challenges faced by enslaved people in maintaining their families despite the legal vulnerabilities and potential separations.

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