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

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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

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 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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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 Germanic tribes, once smaller and disunited, grew stronger and more organized, eventually challenging Roman power directly.

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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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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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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.