Integrated Roman Communities

The video explores the social dynamics of ancient Rome, where wealthy and poorer classes lived in close proximity, a norm until the 19th century. The speaker discusses research on Pompeii and Herculaneum, highlighting the varied plot sizes and social integration. Roman ownership often involved dependents, including ex-slaves, living together. This contrasts with the industrial era's segregation, exemplified by New York's shift from mixed-use areas to separate residential and commercial zones, impacting gender roles and societal structures.

What was the relationship between wealthy ancient Romans and the poorer classes?

How did the living arrangements in Pompeii and Herculaneum reflect social structures?

What social prejudices were revealed by the question asked by the school kid?

In what ways did the nature of Roman ownership influence social interactions?

What significant changes occurred in New York from the 18th to the 19th century regarding living arrangements?