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The Stoic Emperor's Wife: Faustina Minor's True Role
In this episode of Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Philosopher King, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Faustina Minor, wife of Marcus Aurelius, and the controversies that surround her. Busting myths from ancient gossipers like Cassius Dio and the Historia Augusta, they reveal her role as a devoted partner on campaign, her influence in imperial succession, and her posthumous honors—including the Puellae Faustinianae charity. Discover the real Faustina behind the slander.
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