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#318 | A Job From Hell | Slaves in Ancient Rome

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Slaves in Ancient Rome - A Job From Hell

The life of a Roman slave was deeply unfair, often horrifically painful. The only escape from slavery for the vast majority of slaves was death. A more common way to gain freedom was through marriage to their owner. When slaves were freed, they were finally classed as citizens. They could own property, enter marriages, and even vote - if they were male.

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