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Marcus Aurelius and the Last Stoic Student
In this episode of Fexingo History, we explore the complex relationship between Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his daughter, Lucilla. While earlier episodes covered his wars with the Marcomanni and his philosophical meditations, we now turn to the domestic politics of the imperial court. We examine how Lucilla’s ambition clashed with her father’s Stoic ideals, leading to a failed assassination plot in 182 AD. Lucas narrates the rise and fall of Lucilla, detailing her marriage to Lucius Verus, her exile, and her eventual execution. Luna asks probing questions about gender dynamics in the Roman…
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