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Why Do Empires Rise and Fall? The Science Behind History
Modern history and complexity science suggest that the rise and fall of empires follows surprisingly predictable patterns.
This episode explores how great civilizations expand through cooperation and innovation, why they eventually decline under mounting internal pressures, and how their institutions and ideas continue shaping the world long after their collapse.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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