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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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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

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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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

The rise of ambitious strongmen in the late Republic, such as Marius, Sulla, and Julius Caesar, undermined the institutions of the Republic, prioritizing personal gain over the state.

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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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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Punic Wars were primarily driven by geography, with the first major conflict over control of Sicily between Rome and Carthage.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

By around 100 BC, despite Rome's success, nearly every group within society felt they had not shared in the benefits, leading to intense unhappiness and internal strife.

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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.

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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

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.