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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's German Bodyguard
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the personal bodyguard of Marcus Aurelius, the Germani corporis custodes. Unlike the Praetorian Guard, these Germanic warriors were chosen for their loyalty and lack of political ties to Rome. Lucas explains their origins under Augustus, their role as a counterweight to the Praetorians, and their presence on the battlefield during the Marcomannic Wars. He also discusses their unique recruitment from tribes like the Batavi and Ubii, their equipment, and their eventual disbandment by Galba and reformation under later emperors. The conversation touches on…
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