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Marcus Aurelius and the Emperor's Personal Physician
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and work of Galen, the personal physician of Marcus Aurelius, whose writings provide an intimate window into the emperor's health and the medical practices of the Roman Empire. They discuss Galen's service at the court in Carnuntum during the Marcomannic Wars, his descriptions of the Antonine Plague, and his philosophical kinship with Stoicism. The conversation also delves into Galen's anatomical discoveries, his treatment of gladiators, and the ethical dilemmas faced by a physician at the imperial bedside. Listeners will learn…
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