#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire - Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome - Lex Fridman Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

Listen to this episode from Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sdSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript CONTACT LEX:Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS:Gregory's Website: https://gregorysaldrete.com/Gregory's Books: https://amzn.to/3z6NiKCGregory's Great Courses...

Listen to this episode from Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sdSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript CONTACT LEX:Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS:Gregory's Website: https://gregorysaldrete.com/Gregory's Books: https://amzn.to/3z6NiKCGregory's Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldreteGregory's Audible: https://adbl.co/4e72oP0 SPONSORS:To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lexShopify: Sell stuff online.Go to https://shopify.com/lexAG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.Go to https://drinkag1.com/lexBetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling.Go to https://betterhelp.com/lexExpressVPN: Fast & secure VPN.Go to https://expressvpn.com/lexpod OUTLINE:(00:00) - Introduction(00:19) - Ancient world(14:15) - Three phases of Roman history(17:05) - Rome's expansion(28:45) - Punic wars(37:17) - Conquering Greece(38:55) - Scipio vs Hannibal(42:02) - Heavy infantry vs Cavalry(45:38) - Armor(58:29) - Alexander the Great(1:04:30) - Roman law(1:14:10) - Slavery(1:21:49) - Fall of the Roman Republic(1:25:34) - Julius Caesar(1:30:13) - Octavian's rise(1:40:06) - Cleopatra(1:48:28) - Augustus(2:16:38) - Religion in Rome(2:40:44) - Emperors(2:47:51) - Marcus Aurelius(2:54:02) - Taxes(2:57:10) - Fall of the Roman Empire(3:14:21) - Decisive battles(3:38:32) - Hope