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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The Romans are always going to have a hold on our collective consciousness because we're living in a post-Roman society.

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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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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

Most cultures and nations in the West have roots in Roman history or at least a phase in their own history that is the Roman period.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

I think about the Roman Empire every day for like 25 years. I'm writing a book about the Roman Empire as we speak.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The Romans were very into ritual and sacrifice, taking their religious practices seriously as part of their identity.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Rome's success can be attributed to its ability to integrate conquered peoples and ideas, often granting them a degree of Roman citizenship.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Romans were obsessed with their ancestors, often displaying wax death masks of their forefathers in their homes, emphasizing the importance of family legacy.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The Roman Empire's strength lay in its ability to incorporate diverse peoples, which was lost as it resisted integrating the Goths.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The Romans enjoyed feats of athletic strength, which they found impressive and entertaining, reflecting the pinnacle of human physical capability.

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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 populace often did not encounter the government directly; their lives were primarily influenced by local elites who managed tax collection and community affairs.