The prospect of possible freedom through manumission encouraged most slaves to be obedient and hard working. Formal manumission was performed by a magistrate and gave freed men full Roman citizenship.

Plebeians were average working citizens of Rome – farmers, bakers, builders or craftsmen – who worked hard to support their ... plebeians could ask Roman administrators for help.

Lyndon Knowles understands he'll be facing an uphill climb against one of the most feared strikers in the world this coming Friday.

At the time Wales was inhabited by Celts. The Celts fought hard against the Romans. But after 30 years, the Romans conquered the Celts. One way the Romans managed to control the Celts was by ...