Slavery in history is a system where people are treated as property and forced to work without pay. Enslaved people were controlled by others and did not have freedom over their lives. Men, women, and children were all affected by slavery. People were often made to work in farming, mining, or households.

Slavery existed in many regions of the world, including Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Different societies had different systems of slavery. Enslaved people were often moved across regions and countries.

Slavery was present in ancient civilizations and continued in different forms into the 19th century and beyond. Laws and systems changed over time in different places. The history of slavery is part of many societies around the world.