How did Wealthy Romans make their Fortunes?

This video explores some of the surprisingly sophisticated ways in which the Roman elite made and managed their wealth. For a limited time, you can get 40% off an annual subscription to Curiosity Stream by using the code ToldInStone: https://curiositystream.com/ToldInStone Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Public and private careers 1:54 The limited role of cash 2:43 Landed estates 3:17 Urban properties 4:00 Curiosity Stream 5:11 Slaves 6:11 Trade 7:06 Interest on loans 7:57 An elite Roman's portfolio Thanks for watching!