Life for the lowest class in ancient Pompeii? It was awful.

Inside the site of a "bakery-prison."

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 2, 2024 Archaeologists excavating parts of Pompeii made public new discoveries that provided a glimpse into the bleak existence of enslaved people two millenniums ago, including evidence of a "bakery-prison." Parco Archeologico Di Pompei/via Reuters Here's what life was like for the lowest class in the ancient city. → Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. All the latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018