Sarah Bond
Historian and Roman epigrapher focused on labor, social history, and material culture; author of Strike: Labour, Unions and Resistance in the Roman Empire and currently an associate professor at the University of Iowa.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 42min
Going on strike in ancient Rome
Sarah E Bond, historian and Roman epigrapher who studies labour and material culture, explores ancient collective action. She discusses early strikes from Egyptian necropolis workers to Rome’s mint lock-in, plebeian secessions, collegia networks, women textile workers in Egypt, and charioteer factions’ power. The conversation traces how people withheld labour and challenged authority across the ancient world.
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Schon die Herrscher des antiken Roms fürchteten den Protest – von Sarah Bond
Sarah Bond, Historikerin und Autorin, beleuchtet im Gespräch die angespannte Beziehung zwischen Protest und staatlicher Repression im antiken Rom. Sie erläutert, wie römische Herrscher immer wieder versuchten, die Organisierung der Bevölkerung zu unterdrücken, und thematisiert die historischen Plebejeraufstände sowie die drakonischen Maßnahmen gegen Versammlungen. Ihre Erkenntnisse ziehen eine brücke zur heutigen Situation, in der ähnliche Angriffe auf Versammlungsfreiheit immer noch präsent sind.
Dec 20, 2024 • 45min
Long Reads: Class Struggle in Ancient Rome w/ Sarah Bond
Join Sarah Bond, a classics professor at the University of Iowa and author of "Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire," as she unveils the unseen struggles of the common people in ancient Rome. She discusses the harsh realities of enslaved labor and the emergence of labor associations akin to modern unions. Bond dives into the legacy of the Spartacus Rebellion, highlighting its significance for both individual freedom and systemic change. Discover how the voices of marginalized citizens pushed for societal shifts through petitions, shaping history from below.
