About this episode

This episode explores the role of intellectual slaves in Ancient Rome and their impact on literature and culture.

Intellectual Slaves in Ancient Rome: The Hidden Minds Behind Roman Literature & Power What is an intellectual slave, and why did some of the most educated people in ancient Rome live in bondage? In this fascinating conversation, Princeton classics professor Harriet Flower reveals the overlooked world of learned slaves and educated freedmen in Republican Rome. Discover how enslaved scholars, poets, editors, teachers, and philosophers helped shape Roman culture, literature, politics, and ...

People in this episode

Host: Classical Wisdom

Guest: Harriet Flower

Topics covered

• intellectual slavery
• ancient Rome
• Roman literature
• cultural influence
• enslaved scholars

Keywords

• intellectual slaves
• ancient Rome
• Roman literature
• Harriet Flower
• cultural influence
• enslaved scholars
• Republican Rome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Princeton

Books & works: Roman Literature, Roman culture, Roman politics

Places: Ancient Rome

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