#446 | Slavery In The Ancient World

English Learning for Curious Minds

15-02-2024 • 19 minuti


In part one of a three-part series on slavery, we'll explore the role of slavery in the ancient world.


We'll explore how slaves were treated legally, some moral objections to slavery, and how forced labour powered many ancient civilisations we look up to.


  • Legal codes regarding slaves
  • Different ways people became slaves
  • Role of philosophy in justifying slavery
  • Varied tasks of ancient slaves
  • Female slaves' dual role
  • The economic significance of slaves
  • The absence of opposition to slavery
  • Comparison to modern societal norms
  • Evolution of slavery post Ancient Rome

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/ancient-slavery

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