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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The sack of Rome by Alaric was a calculated political move rather than a mindless act of destruction, driven by broken promises from Roman leaders.

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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

Alaric, the leader of the Goths, was a former ally of Rome who turned against it due to unfulfilled promises from the emperors.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The collapse of Roman civilization involved poor leadership and decisions, alongside material reasons for its decline.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Vandals' conquest of Spain and North Africa significantly impacted Rome's food supply, contributing to the city's population decline and loss of importance as a capital.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The traditional view attributes the fall of the Roman Empire to barbarian invasions, but other factors like climate change and disease also played significant roles.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Hannibal Barca, a military genius from Carthage, aimed to defeat Rome by cutting them off from their Italian allies, leading to his invasion of Italy.

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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

Hannibal's plan to defeat Rome is to cut them off from their allies by invading Italy instead of waiting to fight them in Spain or North Africa.

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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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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Hannibal famously crosses the Alps with elephants, surprising the Romans and massacring their army in northern Italy, showcasing his military genius.