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#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Lex Fridman Podcast
Sep 12, 2024 0
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<p>Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Gregory&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://gregorysaldrete.com/">https://gregorysaldrete.com/</a><br /> Gregory&#8217;s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC">https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC</a><br /> Gregory&#8217;s Great Courses Plus: <a href="https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete">https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete</a><br /> Gregory&#8217;s Audible: <a href="https://adbl.co/4e72oP0">https://adbl.co/4e72oP0</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep443-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep443-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep443-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep443-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>ExpressVPN:</b> Fast &#38; secure VPN.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep443-sc">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (08:38) &#8211; Ancient world<br /> (22:34) &#8211; Three phases of Roman history<br /> (25:24) &#8211; Rome&#8217;s expansion<br /> (37:04) &#8211; Punic wars<br /> (45:36) &#8211; Conquering Greece<br /> (47:14) &#8211; Scipio vs Hannibal<br /> (50:21) &#8211; Heavy infantry vs Cavalry<br /> (53:57) &#8211; Armor<br /> (1:06:48) &#8211; Alexander the Great<br /> (1:12:49) &#8211; Roman law<br /> (1:22:29) &#8211; Slavery<br /> (1:30:09) &#8211; Fall of the Roman Republic<br /> (1:33:54) &#8211; Julius Caesar<br /> (1:38:33) &#8211; Octavian&#8217;s rise<br /> (1:48:25) &#8211; Cleopatra<br /> (1:56:47) &#8211; Augustus<br /> (2:24:57) &#8211; Religion in Rome<br /> (2:49:03) &#8211; Emperors<br /> (2:56:10) &#8211; Marcus Aurelius<br /> (3:02:21) &#8211; Taxes<br /> (3:05:29) &#8211; Fall of the Roman Empire<br /> (3:22:41) &#8211; Decisive battles<br /> (3:46:51) &#8211; Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>

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