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Marcus Aurelius and the Marcomannic Settlement
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's vision for the Danube frontier after the Marcomannic Wars. They delve into the emperor's plan to create two new provinces, Marcomannia and Sarmatia, which would have redrawn the map of Europe. Lucas explains the geopolitical landscape, the resistance from the Senate and the Praetorian Guard, and the emperor's pragmatic approach to diplomacy with tribes like the Marcomanni and Quadi. They also examine the historical debate over whether this plan was a missed opportunity or an overreach, drawing on Cassius Dio's…
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