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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

The phrase 'great fortunes begin with a crime' reflects the reality of how many wealthy individuals, like Crassus, acquired their wealth through unethical means.

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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

Crassus, a wealthy Roman, used his fire brigade to extort money from property owners by threatening to let their homes burn unless they paid him.

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Mike Duncan

06/14/25

@ Theo Von

Crassus, known for his immense wealth, met his end in a failed military campaign against Parthia, leading to the legend of molten gold being poured down his throat.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

The Romans often viewed business and profit-making as shameful, leading to a reliance on private contractors for tax collection, which resulted in exploitation of provinces.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Boring ideas can lead to incredible businesses, as demonstrated by the saying 'where there's muck, there's brass,' meaning treasure can be found in unexpected places.

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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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Scott Galloway

07/11/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The first step to wealth is recognizing that a lot of success is based on luck, such as being born into the right environment or having access to education.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Augustus's political savvy and manipulation of image and propaganda were key to his influence, even if he wasn't necessarily a great human being.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Caesar's ambition and disregard for traditional Republican values contributed to the resentment that ultimately led to his downfall.

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Gregory Aldrete

09/13/24

@ Lex Fridman

Augustus frames his rise to power as a refounding of the Roman Republic, skillfully using propaganda to present himself as a defender of liberty rather than a king.