In this episode, we take a critical—and often humorous—look at political commentator Ben Shapiro’s take on the fall of the Roman Empire. What does he get right, and where does historical nuance go missing? We dive into the complex causes behind Rome’s collapse, from economic instability and military overreach to cultural shifts and internal decay—far beyond simplistic modern analogies. Join us as we separate fact from fiction, explore how history is often misused in today’s debates, and ask the bigger question: why does the fall of Rome still fascinate us?
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