What does the fall of the Roman Empire have to do with the world we’re living in now?

In this episode of The Sacred Sewer, we explore the eerie parallels between the collapse of ancient Rome and the slow unraveling of modern systems — from political chaos to inflation, war as profit, and a public increasingly disconnected from the stories holding it all together.

This isn’t a panic episode. It’s a pause. A soft confrontation.

What happens when the systems we rely on stop serving us — and we stop believing in them?

Topics explored:

• ​ The Crisis of the Third Century
• ​ “Bread and circuses” and modern distraction
• ​ The economics of empire and military propaganda
• ​ When money loses meaning — and trust disappears
• ​ What collapse actually looks like from the inside
• ​ Why noticing is a radical first step

Whether you’re a history nerd, burnt-out millennial, or someone just trying to make sense of it all — this one’s for you.

“History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes.” — Mark Twain

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Sources & Inspiration:

Inspired by historical accounts, modern economic commentary, and cultural theory. For further reading:

• ​ CrashCourse: The Fall of the Roman Empire
• ​ World History Encyclopedia: Why Did Rome Fall?
• ​ NPR’s Planet Money: When Money Becomes Worthless
• ​ Annie Lowrey: The Great Affordability Crisis
• ​ Mark Fisher: Capitalist Realism