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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Dream of a Persian War
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's unrealized plan to campaign against Parthia, a project he inherited from Lucius Verus and abandoned due to the Marcomannic Wars. They discuss the geopolitical situation in the East, the role of the client kingdom of Osroene, the strategic importance of the Euphrates frontier, and how Marcus's Stoic philosophy shaped his decision to prioritize defense over conquest. The episode also touches on the Antonine Plague's impact on military logistics and the legacy of Roman-Parthian relations. Specific names include Parthia…
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