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

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<p>Anthony Kaldellis is a historian of the Roman Empire and author of &#8220;The New Roman Empire&#8221;, a comprehensive history of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire).<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep498-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep498-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/anthony-kaldellis-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/anthony-kaldellis-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 /> Anthony&#8217;s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/49AX7Q1">https://amzn.to/49AX7Q1</a><br /> Anthony&#8217;s Publications: <a href="https://kaldellispublications.weebly.com">https://kaldellispublications.weebly.com</a><br /> Anthony&#8217;s University of Chicago page: <a href="https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/anthony-kaldellis">https://classics.uchicago.edu/people/anthony-kaldellis</a><br /> The New Roman Empire (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3PTFTqk">https://amzn.to/3PTFTqk</a><br /> Streams of Gold (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4fgRMRq">https://amzn.to/4fgRMRq</a><br /> Byzantium &#38; Friends Podcast: <a href="https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/">https://byzantiumandfriends.podbean.com/</a><br /> The History of Byzantium Podcast: <a href="https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/">https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>Upwork:</b> Platform for hiring freelancers.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/upwork-ep498-sc">https://upwork.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Fin:</b> AI agent for customer service.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep498-sc">https://fin.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep498-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep498-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep498-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Perplexity:</b> AI-powered answer engine.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/perplexity-ep498-sc">https://perplexity.ai/</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (00:11) &#8211; Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (08:45) &#8211; The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire<br /> (12:42) &#8211; 2,200 Years of Roman History<br /> (33:06) &#8211; Power, violence, and civil war<br /> (54:20) &#8211; Edict of Caracalla<br /> (1:07:17) &#8211; Crisis of the Third Century<br /> (1:21:45) &#8211; Constantine and the new Roman Empire<br /> (1:33:46) &#8211; Christianity in the Roman Empire<br /> (1:59:14) &#8211; Fall of the Western Roman Empire<br /> (2:12:11) &#8211; Eunuchs, Taxes, and Power<br /> (2:37:17) &#8211; Emperor Justinian and wars of conquest<br /> (2:54:19) &#8211; The Arab conquests<br /> (3:13:55) &#8211; Why the Roman empire survived so long<br /> (3:40:01) &#8211; Lessons from history</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>