Unveiling Pompeii's Dark Secret: The Bakery Prison of Ancient Slavery

Archaeologists have discovered a prison in ancient Pompeii that was once a bakery where humans and animals were forced to grind grain for bread. The prison had minimal windows and only one doorway, leading to the enslavers' lavish home. The remains of three individuals were found inside, suggesting it was operational during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The ruins align with historical accounts of the backbreaking labor endured by slaves in ancient Rome. The excavation of Pompeii and Herculaneum has provided valuable insights into Roman life.