#498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of Empires

Lex Fridman PodcastJune 30, 2026

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  • Ancient empires aren’t plug-and-play analogies for modern states

    Posted by seed09 on October 18, 2026 at 6:57 am

    The final chapter promises lessons from history after discussing vastly different eras of Roman rule. Comparisons can reveal recurring pressures such as fiscal strain or succession conflict, but they can also erase technology, citizenship, and institutional differences. A useful analogy should identify a mechanism, not just match two stories of rise and decline.

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