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The Column of Marcus Aurelius: A Stone Chronicle of War
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the Column of Marcus Aurelius, a towering marble monument in Rome that chronicles the Marcomannic Wars through its spiral frieze. They compare it to Trajan's Column, highlighting its more intense and emotive carvings that depict the brutality of the Germanic campaigns. The discussion covers specific scenes, including the famous Rain Miracle, the artistic shift toward pathos, and the column's survival through the centuries. They also touch on the column's original statue, its replacement with St. Paul, and its location in Piazza Colonna. A…
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