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Marcus Aurelius and the Parthian War 161-166 AD
Long overshadowed by the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube, Rome's bitter conflict with Parthia in 161–166 AD was Marcus Aurelius's first major test as emperor. This episode explores the treacherous politics of the Near East, the shocking defeat of Roman forces at Elegeia, the brilliant but controversial general Avidius Cassius who sacked Ctesiphon, and the early stirrings of the Antonine Plague that Roman armies brought back from Seleucia. Lucas and Luna examine how this campaign shaped Marcus's approach to war, his reliance on trusted commanders, and the heavy cost — both human…
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