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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic's Forgotten Frontier: The Limes
Lucas and Luna explore the Roman frontier defenses under Marcus Aurelius, focusing on the limes — the fortified border system along the Danube and Rhine. They discuss the construction of watchtowers and forts, the role of auxiliary units, and the challenges of defending a vast empire during the Marcomannic Wars. The episode highlights specific sites like the Limes Germanicus and the Danube limes, drawing on archaeological evidence and ancient sources like the Historia Augusta. A lesser-known figure, the governor Marcus Valerius Maximianus, is brought to light for his role in frontier…
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