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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

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Diocletian attempted to stabilize the Roman Empire by issuing a new solid gold coin and implementing a price edict to curb inflation, though these measures had limited success.

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

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Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome | Lex Fridman Podcast #443

09/13/24

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