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Marcus Aurelius and the Sarmatian Cataphract's Legacy
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore an often-overlooked consequence of the Marcomannic Wars: the profound impact of Sarmatian heavy cavalry on the Roman military. After defeating the Iazyges in 175 CE, Marcus Aurelius settled 5,500 Sarmatian cataphracts into the Roman Empire as auxiliary troops. But these fearsome armored horsemen didn't just fight for Rome—they brought their culture, equipment, and tactics into the heart of imperial military life. Lucas traces how the Sarmatian contus lance, lamellar armor, and dragon standards influenced later Roman cavalry…
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