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Marcus Aurelius and the Cura Annonae: Feeding Rome
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's management of the Roman grain supply during the Antonine Plague and Marcomannic Wars. They discuss the role of the praefectus annonae, the crisis in Alexandria, the reform of the navicularii (shipping contractors), and the emperor's Stoic-inspired measures to ensure food security. The conversation highlights the intersection of logistics, imperial policy, and philosophy in a time of crisis, touching on figures like Manius Acilius Glabrio and the Lex Papia Poppaea, and the impact on Rome's urban poor…
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