Funerary Relief with Busts of Popillius and Calpurnia, Unknown maker, Roman. The J. Paul Getty Museum
The Freed Slave in Roman Society: From Property to Prosperity
GETTY VILLA
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While slavery was a grim reality in antiquity, the Romans offered many slaves an escape. Freed during a master's life or in his will, ex-slaves could become wealthy and powerful, even attaining positions in imperial circles. Join educator Eric Bruehl to explore the important role of freedmen in the Roman world. Course fee $35. Complimentary parking.
