Emperor Claudius's Life-Saving Slave Decree Sparks Modern-Day Ethics Debate

11/01/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

A Roman law freeing slaves abandoned at the Temple of Asclepius if they recovered stirs a lively discussion on historical justice, American slave laws, and the chilling nuances of life-and-death decisions across eras, drawing parallels to modern hospice care.

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