Discover the lives of Roman slaves in 1st-century vineyards—harvesting grapes, producing wine, and fueling an empire’s economy.
Grapes, Labor, and Wealth: Roman Vineyards and Slavery in the 1st Century AD
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Roman Economy
Bread for the People: Inside a Roman Bakery of the 1st Century AD
Step inside a 1st-century Roman bakery and discover how bread-making fueled the empire, fed the masses, and shaped daily urban life.
Commerce by the Sea: Roman Harbors and Maritime Trade in the 1st Century AD
Explore life and logistics in Roman harbors during the 1st century AD—hubs of trade, customs, and economic power in the ancient empire.
Markets of Ancient Rome: The Heart of Trade and Commerce
Discover the bustling markets of ancient Rome, where merchants traded goods from across the empire, shaping the city’s economy.
The Roman Marketplace: The Heart of Ancient Commerce
Discover how Roman marketplaces functioned as centers of trade, social life, and political discourse in the ancient empire.
