#498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of Empires

Jun 30, 2026 · · YouTube

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0:00The following is a conversation with Anthony Caldellis, a historian of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.

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0:41And if I may call you as such, my fellow Roman history enthusiasts.

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0:56But when that meme said that all men think about the Roman Empire, it is in fact true.

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