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Marcus Aurelius and the Ghost of a Province: Arabia Petraea
In Episode 72, Lucas and Luna explore a little-known corner of Marcus Aurelius's reign: the province of Arabia Petraea. While the emperor fought on the Danube and wrestled with the Antonine Plague, his administration quietly reshaped the eastern frontier. Lucas explains how the province, annexed by Trajan in 106 CE, became a vital supplier of goods and soldiers under Marcus. They discuss the role of Bostra, the provincial capital, and the Third Cyrenaican Legion stationed there. A surviving letter from Marcus to the city of Bostra reveals his attention to local matters, including a…
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