Slaves in the Familia. There were many slaves who could figure in the daily life of a family, depending on its wealth and living situation. Families who lived outside the city on a farm might have several slaves who helped with the cultivation of crops and the care of the animals. Most likely, slaves built the house and took care of any repairs. Slaves worked in the granaries, mills, and bakeries that provided bread for many of the people in the city. Slaves built the baths, aqueducts, theaters, amphitheaters, and temples that were a part of the lives of all families. Slave auctions took place in the ports and in the marketplaces. In the familia itself, a family with children might have a nurse and a paedagogue. Slaves who had been born in the household (vernae) had strong bonds with the family...