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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Parthian Triumph
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's role in the Parthian War of 161–166 AD, a conflict that his co-emperor Lucius Verus nominally commanded. They discuss the strategic importance of the kingdom of Osrhoene and its capital Edessa, the role of the general Avidius Cassius, the sack of Ctesiphon, and the devastation of Seleucia on the Tigris. The episode delves into the political and military complexities of the campaign, the spread of the Antonine Plague, and the ethical dilemmas faced by a Stoic emperor overseeing a brutal war. Specific figures mentioned include…
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