Did the Romans pay Taxes? - History of Rome DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient history and Roman empire continues with a video on the Roman taxation, asking if the Romans did pay taxes. We begin by exploring How Augustus Rebuilt Rome’s Finances, laying the foundation for an empire that would last centuries. From there, we expand into Taxation Across the Roman Provinces, uncovering how different regions were taxed based on local traditions and imperial needs. Next, we examine the role of Roman Property Taxes and Land Wealth, showing how land ownership and census data became critical tools of the Roman treasury. Moving forward, we uncover the deeply personal impact of fiscal policies through Marriage Laws and Inheritance Taxes, where Augustus used legislation to influence family structures and societal behavior. As Rome’s military needs grew, so did its financial demands. We explore Financing the Roman Army, from massive veteran payouts to the establishment of the military treasury funded by inheritance and auction taxes. Finally, we turn our attention to Sales, Trade, and Slave Taxation, analyzing how commerce, marketplaces, and even slavery were taxed to fuel the empire’s expansion. Understanding Rome’s financial systems gives us deeper insight into how taxation shaped politics, society, and military power.

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Video: Yağız Bozan and Murat Can Yağbasan
Script: Liam Bryant
Narration: Liam Taylor

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Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ycrEeIsEvqDy0Z1tdLSOig…

Music courtesy of EpidemicSound

00:00 – How Augustus Rebuilt Rome’s Finances
02:16 – Taxation Across the Roman Provinces
03:28 – Roman Property Taxes and Land Wealth
05:00 – Marriage Laws and Inheritance Taxes
08:02 – Financing the Roman Army
10:30 – Sales, Trade, and Slave Taxation

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