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.

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