How the Roman Republic Actually Worked (It Wasn't a Democracy)

We all know Rome had a Senate and a people's assembly, but how did the Roman Republic really function? In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the famously complex system of checks and balances that kept Rome running for centuries. They break down the roles of the consuls, the Senate, the popular assemblies, and the tribunes of the plebs—and why the Republic was more oligarchic than democratic. Along the way, they explore the conflict of the orders between patricians and plebeians, the rise of popularis leaders like the Gracchi brothers, and the constitutional crises that eventually tore the Republic apart. If you've ever wondered why Rome's 'republic' collapsed into empire, this episode explains the cracks in the foundation. #RomanRepublic #SPQR #Consul #Senate #Tribunes #Plebeians #Patricians #ConflictOfTheOrders #GracchiBrothers #Popularis #Optimates #CursusHonorum #CatoTheElder #Cicero #TiberiusGracchus #GaiusGracchus #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo