Tag Archives: Herodotus

slavery to serfdom: the empire strikes black

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Dave

There were some hairsplitting decisions in slavery such as between the general flow of human cargo and sub-categories such as the commercial transactions regarding eunuchs for example. But distinctions have to be drawn. The ancient world was in many respects … Continue reading →

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slave : everything but free them

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Dave

The Old Ways. The peculiar institution of the Roman Empire known as slavery. The Greeks and later the Romans practiced slavery and condoned it for reasons of war, luxury and business, and even the jolt of Christianity could little dent … Continue reading →

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gold bugs: buried with their booty

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Dave

Among the allies of the Trojans in their bitter war to save their city were men from the far off land of Thrace. According to Homer, their chariots were laden with silver and gold and their weapons were also of … Continue reading →