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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's Diet
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the surprisingly simple diet of Marcus Aurelius, Rome's philosopher-emperor. Drawing on his 'Meditations' and letters to Fronto, they discuss his preference for bread, figs, and vegetables over lavish imperial banquets. They delve into the Stoic philosophy behind his eating habits, the contrast with the excesses of other emperors like Vitellius and Elagabalus, and the practical realities of food supply in second-century Rome. The conversation touches on the Antonine Plague's impact on agriculture, the role of…
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