Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this history documentary we explore the fall of the Roman Republic. Its a story of forever wars, exploding wealth gaps, monopolies, populism, and tyrants. But the entire tale stretches out over many centuries. In this first part we provide an overview of the entire process before focusing on the major story beats which were weakening the Republic in this era. In part 2 we will see how it all comes crashing down.

00:00 Intro
02:56 Disclaimers
06:18 Summary
10:00 Start of Discussion
11:27 When to Begin?
13:25 Rome's Republic
22:06 History (509-201 BC)
29:35 History (201-31 BC)
32:37 Rome's Forever Wars
40:38 When Soldiers Can't Go Home
51:08 Monopoly Gone Wild
59:57 Failures of Government
01:02:54 Gracchi Brothers
01:13:43 Marius
01:21:50 Conclusion

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