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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The resistance to fully integrate the Goths into Roman society contributed significantly to the decline of the Roman Empire.

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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 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

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 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 Visigoths sought asylum within the Roman Empire, negotiating to settle in exchange for military service, but were mistreated, leading to conflict with the Romans.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Roman Empire's strength lay in its openness to incorporating foreigners, making them want to be part of the empire and work for it.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The question of when the Roman Empire fell is complex, with various dates proposed, including 476 AD when Romulus Augustulus was deposed, but the Eastern Empire continued to exist long after.

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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

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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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.