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Marcus Aurelius and the Salt Tax Revolt in the Marcomannic Wars
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore an often overlooked but revealing episode from the reign of Marcus Aurelius: the salt tax revolt that erupted along the Danubian frontier during the Marcomannic Wars. Drawing on Cassius Dio's account, they examine how a seemingly minor tax on salt sparked a rebellion among the Marcomanni and Quadi, pushing Marcus to rethink his military and fiscal strategies. The conversation delves into the economic pressures of the Antonine Plague, the logistical challenges of supplying salt to the legions, and the broader implications for Roman provincial…
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