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The Death of Marcus Aurelius: His Final Days and Legacy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final days of Marcus Aurelius, Rome's philosopher emperor. They discuss his death at Vindobona (modern Vienna) in 180 AD, the accounts of his illness and final words, and the reflections on mortality found in his 'Meditations'. They examine the transition to Commodus and how the 'Five Good Emperors' era ended. Topics include Cassius Dio's history, the Antonine Plague, and the lasting image of Marcus as a stoic sage. Fresh angle not covered in prior episodes: the emperor's deathbed and his philosophical farewell…
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