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Legio II Italica and the Danube's Forgotten Fortress
In this episode of Fexingo, hosts Lucas and Luna explore the story of Legio II Italica, the legion Marcus Aurelius raised for the Marcomannic Wars, and the fortress of Lauriacum on the Danube frontier. They discuss the legion's creation in 165 AD, its role in the wars, the daily life of legionaries, and the fort's strategic importance. The episode also touches on the Antonine Plague's impact on recruitment and the eventual transformation of the legion into a frontier garrison. Through the lens of this single legion, the hosts illuminate the broader challenges of defending the…
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