Order of Man JEREMY RYAN SLATE | How Rome Fell… Is America Next?
Oct 14, 2025
In this episode, Jeremy Ryan Slate, a speaker and bestselling author, delves into the allure of the Roman Empire for men, connecting it to themes of masculinity and leadership. He explores the rise and fall of Rome, examining monetary policies and the shift of soldier loyalty, likening Roman generals to modern CEOs. Slate discusses the dangerous parallels between ancient and modern political landscapes, including authoritarianism and cultural dependence. He concludes with advice for men to take local responsibility to preserve societal values.
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Why Men Idolize Rome
- Men idolize the Roman era because it offered clear masculine roles and upward mobility through military service.
- Jeremy Ryan Slate links that cultural pathway to why modern men romanticize Rome.
Money Broke Rome
- Rome collapsed partly because massive inflation and coin debasement destroyed public confidence in money.
- Jeremy shows how the denarius dropped from nearly pure silver to almost base metal by the 270s AD.
Pay, Not Patriotism, Bought Legions
- The Roman army shifted from citizen militia to paid professional forces whose loyalty followed pay.
- Jeremy argues that this mercenary-style loyalty undermined Rome's cohesion when finances faltered.
