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How Empires Actually Work

The patterns that every empire shares — from Rome to the British Empire to modern superpowers.

Ages 12–16 ~6.0 hours total
1

The Empire Playbook

The patterns every empire shares — from resource extraction to cultural dominance.

2 lessons

The Five Steps Every Empire Takes

Ages 12–16 25 min Intermediate

Resource Extraction: The Real Reason Empires Exist

Ages 12–16 25 min Advanced
2

Case Studies: Rome, Britain, America

Three empires, three eras, same playbook. See the pattern.

2 lessons

Rome: The Original Playbook

Ages 12–16 25 min Intermediate

The British Empire: The Sun Never Sets

Ages 12–16 25 min Advanced
3

After the Empire Falls

What happens to the people left behind when an empire collapses or retreats.

2 lessons

What Happens When Empires Collapse

Ages 12–16 25 min Advanced

Are There Empires Today?

Ages 12–16 25 min Advanced