Analysis

The Fall Of The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire teaches us that no civilization, regardless of its power and influence, is immune to decline if it fails to uphold the principles of responsibility, civic virtue, cultural integrity, and freedom.

Ben Shapiro
The Fall Of The Roman Empire
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The following is an edited transcript of Ben Shapiro’s new “Facts” episode: “The Fall Of The Roman Empire,” now available on DailyWire+.

Why did Rome fall? At its height, the Roman Empire was an unparalleled superpower, encompassing vast territories across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It boasted advanced infrastructure, a complex political system, and an extremely powerful military. However, by the fifth century A.D., the Empire was in severe decline.

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