SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published ...

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Elon Musk, whose personal wealth makes him the wealthiest individual in all world history (making Marcus Licinius Crassus, "the richest man in Rome", an enterprising pauper in comparison), has ...

One big Silicon Valley investor at the World Economic Forum in Davos called Tesla boss Elon Musk and Trump “the new Crassus and Caesar” — referring to the Roman political figures who formed ...

BC was a completely different time in human history. In the Third Servile War, Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator … Continue reading "15+ Facts About Spartacus That Even History Buffs Might Not Know" ...