Chapter
The Dark History of Private Firefighting
15:13 - 17:57 (02:44)
Private firefighting was a way to make money charging people to put out fires when the government didn't offer services in ancient Rome. Rich people hire firefighters during the wildfires in California.
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Basil's job was to shout out the prices of different women in the brothel, and for money, they would burn down the houses of rich people, then solicit bribes to get their valuables out.
15:13 - 16:46 (01:33)
Brothels, Burglary
Summary
Basil's job was to shout out the prices of different women in the brothel, and for money, they would burn down the houses of rich people, then solicit bribes to get their valuables out.
ChapterThe Dark History of Private Firefighting
EpisodePart One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the long history of private firefighting companies, dating back to ancient Rome, and how it was often used as a tool for wealthy individuals to make more profit, rather than actual fire prevention or suppression.
16:46 - 17:57 (01:11)
firefighting
Summary
This podcast discusses the long history of private firefighting companies, dating back to ancient Rome, and how it was often used as a tool for wealthy individuals to make more profit, rather than actual fire prevention or suppression.