The Untold Story of the Heir Who Destroyed Rome’s Golden Age

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The Roman Pattern

Jeremy Ryan Slate

34 episodes

2 days ago

Rome is falling right now—you're just watching the replay. Every crisis you see in the news? Rome faced it first. Currency collapse. Political division. Border chaos. Military overreach. The Roman Empire spent 500 years making every mistake a civilization can make. They left us a playbook—and we're following it page by page. From Augustus to Constantine, from the glory of ancient Rome to its dramatic fall—every video connects Roman history to the world unfolding around you today. Because history doesn't repeat, but it does rhyme. And right now? The rhyme is getting louder. Subscribe.

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The Untold Story of the Heir Who Destroyed Rome’s Golden Age

The Roman Pattern

7 minutes 8 seconds

2 months ago

The Untold Story of the Heir Who Destroyed Rome’s Golden Age

How did Commodus end Rome's golden age? Dive deep into the shocking story of an emperor whose reign unraveled centuries of stability. From Marcus Aurelius's wisdom to Commodus's chaos, Jeremy Ryan Slate explores how one man's leadership—or lack thereof—shattered the legacy of the five good emperors and plunged Rome into turmoil. Join us as we explore Commodus's obsession with gladiator games, his controversial peace treaties, and his bizarre attempts to rename Rome after himself. Was he a mad tyrant or simply a product of his time? Discover how his actions left the Roman economy in shambles and set the stage for 50 years of chaos, echoing lessons that resonate in today's political landscape.Don't miss this fiery segment that challenges conventional wisdom and draws parallels between Rome's decline and modern leadership failures. Buckle up for a thought-provoking discussion on #RomanEmpire, #AncientRome, #PoliticalHistory, and more. Watch now and see how history warns us against unchecked power. #RomanHistory #FallOfRome #TrumpVsCaesar #RomanReforms #Diocletian#stoicism #spiritualawakening #philosophy #marcusaurelius #stoicphilosophyCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Rome's Golden Age Overview02:02 - Marcus Aurelius Leadership03:04 - Commodus's Reign Analysis04:17 - Decline of the Roman Empire05:20 - Commodus's Historical Impact06:17 - Conclusion and Reflections