• How Did Populism and Power Struggles Lead to the Fall of the Roman Republic?

  • Nov 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
  • Podcast

How Did Populism and Power Struggles Lead to the Fall of the Roman Republic?

  • Summary

  • Join Roman history experts, Jeremy Ryan Slate and guest Alex Petkas, as they uncover the turbulent history of ancient Rome, exploring the rise of populism and political power struggles.


    Dive into the lives of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Marius, Sulla, and Julius Caesar, and see how their quests for wealth, land reform, and influence triggered civil wars and the eventual fall of the Roman Republic.


    Discover the events that set the stage for the powerful Roman Empire!


    Through a unique perspective, we uncover how the quest for wealth, land redistribution, and citizenship reform led to seismic shifts in Roman society, ultimately paving the way for the rise of the Roman Empire.


    Our return guest, Alex Petkas, provides a PhD-level analysis that challenges mainstream narratives and offers fresh insights into these historical events.


    This must-watch episode is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in drawing parallels with modern political dynamics.


    Join the conversation and engage with us in the comments.


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    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:32 - Conversation Overview

    01:36 - Rise of the Roman Republic

    07:14 - Gracchi Brothers and Land Reform

    13:02 - Tiberius Gracchus

    21:13 - Establishment Strikes Back

    22:40 - Roman Voting System

    28:16 - Marius and Populism

    33:20 - Marius’s Reforms

    36:40 - The Social War Explained

    45:50 - Livia Drusus and Citizenship

    50:00 - Resolving the Citizenship Question

    52:41 - Mithridates and Sulla

    01:04:35 - Sulla's Conflict with Caesar

    01:06:20 - Sulla’s Vengeance Tactics

    01:07:25 - Sulla’s Political Reforms

    01:09:00 - Transition from Republic to Empire

    01:10:15 - Connecting with Alex


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