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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Frontier Fortifications
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius' extensive fortification projects along the Roman frontier, focusing on the construction of the Danubian limes and the so-called 'Devil's Dykes' in Dacia. They discuss the strategic shift from expansion to consolidation, the logistics of building a 60-mile earthwork, and what these defenses tell us about Rome's changing military posture under the philosopher-emperor. Specifics include the Limes Porolissensis, the role of Legio V Macedonica, the impact of the Marcomannic Wars, and archaeological evidence from…
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