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Marcus Aurelius and the Marcomannic Peace Treaty
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the peace treaty that ended the first phase of the Marcomannic Wars in 172 CE. They discuss the terms imposed on the Quadi and Marcomanni, including the demilitarized zone along the Danube, the prohibition of trade in iron and weapons, and the requirement to return Roman prisoners. The hosts also examine the role of the Iazyges as intermediaries, the strategic genius of Roman general Marcus Valerius Maximianus, and how the treaty reflected Marcus Aurelius' Stoic ideals of justice and order. A fascinating look at a less-known but pivotal moment in…
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