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# Fall of Civilizations
- URL: https://www.jamesreeves.co/fall-of-civilizations/
- Published: 2026-05-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-14T22:51:47.000Z
- Author: James A. Reeves
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I fall asleep to an episode every night at 75% speed. The first hour or so is always delightful: This place is nice. Let's start a society. But wake up a few hours later for a sleepy pee, and everything's gone to hell. Usually because of the Assyrians. 

Start with Carthage, but be warned: it’s a heartbreak.

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