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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

By the 3rd century, the Romans were fighting wars on their own territory, leading to a long-term degradation of their military and political power.

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Roman Empire Expert Mike Duncan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #589

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Roman Empire Expert Mike Duncan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #589

06/14/25

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The crisis of the 3rd century saw multiple generals declaring themselves emperor, leading to civil wars and vulnerabilities that allowed barbarian invasions.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The fall of the Roman Empire can be attributed to a combination of civil wars, migrations, and the inability to maintain military strength beyond its borders.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The decline of the Roman Republic was marked by internal political rivalries that escalated after the Punic Wars, leading to a breakdown of elite consensus and increased civil strife.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Romans, facing their darkest hour during the Second Punic War, adapted their strategies to survive and ultimately became an unbeatable force in the Mediterranean.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The late Roman Republic, from 133 to 31 BC, was marked by constant internal conflict and civil wars due to the unequal distribution of wealth and power.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The loss of a unifying enemy like Carthage contributed to the breakdown of political cohesion in Rome, allowing for civil wars and the rise of personalist armies.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Roman military was a massive force of half a million people, integrating foreigners and turning them into Romans over time.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The Roman Republic lasted for 500 years, enduring significant upheaval, but eventually transformed into an authoritarian military dictatorship after internal conflicts.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Roman Empire's vast size made effective governance challenging, leading to slow communication and a natural fragmentation of power.