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The Stoic Emperor's Dream of Lost Provinces
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into one of the most tantalizing what-ifs of Marcus Aurelius's reign: his plan to annex Marcomannia and Sarmatia, turning the Danube frontier into Roman provinces. Why did he push for this dramatic expansion, and why did it fail? They trace the Marcomannic Wars from the first invasions in 166–167 through the brutal campaigns of the 170s, the emperor's own presence on the frozen river, the short-lived experiments with Roman administration, the revolt of the Quadi, and the final abandonment after his death in 180. Along the way they meet key figures…
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