Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of Empires | Lex Fridman Podcast #498
7:10It turns out, throughout its history, people want to attack from different directions, and so you have to defend. So2:59:37against Vikings too. This is much later. So once the Vikings show up- ... Like, when they would raid attacked2:59:55And that'll teach Vikings. Yes. If you're in that situation, you'd rather serve under the emperors than attack them.














