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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Slaves, who worked on large plantations after being conquered, were deeply unhappy as they were exploited for the wealth of the elite.

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

09/13/24

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