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Marcus Aurelius and the Last Great Battle
While Marcus Aurelius is remembered as Rome's philosopher king, his reign was defined by relentless war on the Danube frontier. This episode explores the Marcomannic Wars, specifically the brutal campaigns of 174 AD and the pivotal Battle of Carnuntum. We examine how the Roman army faced a coalition of Germanic tribes who had crossed the frozen Danube, threatening the empire’s heartland. Through the eyes of the legions stationed in Pannonia, we uncover the logistical nightmare of feeding an army during the Antonine Plague and the political intrigue surrounding the general Avidius…
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