How Rome Built the World's Greatest Empire: 1000 Years of Rise and Fall
What if the greatest empire in history collapsed because it got too good at winning? Rome controlled 2.3 million square miles at its peak, ruled 65 million people, and lasted over 1,000 years. But the same patterns that built their empire also destroyed it. In this episode, Casey breaks down exactly how Rome's rise reveals the hidden forces that make civilizations thrive and why their fall shows us what to watch for in our own world. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Rome spent 75% of its budget on military (and what that extreme focus cost them long-term) • The surprising psychology behind their…
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