Slaves Wore Plaques as Punishment
In ancient Rome, slaves who attempted to escape or displayed misconduct were often punished by being forced to wear a “furca” or a plaque around their necks. This plaque, called a “titulus,” would typically bear inscriptions detailing the slave’s name, offense, and contact information for their owner, effectively serving as a form of public humiliation and deterrence against further disobedience.
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These plaques not only signified the slave’s status but also made their capture and return easier if they attempted to escape again, reinforcing the control exerted by slave owners.
