Is the United States repeating the same mistakes that caused the Roman Empire to collapse? In episode 824 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes sits down with historian Jeremy Ryan Slate to discuss the shocking parallels between ancient Rome's economy and our own. They explore how runaway inflation, massive government spending, and currency debasement destroyed one of history's greatest powers. This conversation covers leadership lessons from figures like Augustus and Alexander the Great, revealing timeless truths about money, power, and society that are more relevant today than ever. Ready to build a physique that stands the test of time? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the proven strategies for gaining muscle and strength. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - What Modern Leaders Can Learn From Ancient Rome 0:50 - Meet the Historian & Powerlifter Obsessed with Rome 1:26 - Why Are Men Obsessed with the Roman Empire? The Meme Explained 2:57 - How a Weird Article on Emperor Augustus Sparked a Lifelong Passion 5:31 - Why "Old" History Is More Relevant Than Ever 6:31 - How the Industrial Revolution Destroyed Classical Education 9:00 - The 3 Eras of Rome: From Republic to Empire 10:45 - The Real Cause of the First Roman Civil War 12:36 - 3 Reasons Why the Roman Empire Really Collapsed 14:33 - Why Hollywood Glorifies the Roman Empire (But Gets It Wrong) 16:23 - How Endless Wars & Welfare Caused Rome's Economic Collapse 20:56 - The Brutal Origin of the Word "Decimation" 21:39 - Is the USA Repeating Rome's Biggest Economic Mistakes? 24:05 - Fiat Currency vs. Gold: A Lesson From Emperor Constantine 26:32 - Who Was Alexander the Great Before the Conquests? 29:04 - The Fatal Mistake That Destroyed Alexander's Empire 35:14 - Why Spirituality is Ignored (But More Important Than Ever) 36:58 - A Complete History of Christianity in the Roman Empire 44:05 - The Great Schism: Why the Catholic & Orthodox Churches Split 45:37 - Can You Trust AI for Historical Facts? 47:32 - How to Use AI to Be More Efficient 48:22 - The Evolution of the Create a Great Podcast 50:28 - A Historian's Workflow for Researching Historical Figures 52:25 - Is Dan Carlin's "Hardcore History" Format Too Hard to Follow? 58:04 - Is the Podcast Market Too Saturated to Start Now? 1:00:08 - The Future of Podcasting: Why Long-Form Content is Winning 1:03:04 - Jeremy Slate's Powerlifting History & 635lb Deadlift 1:04:55 - How to Get Your Business Featured on Top Podcasts
