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Marcus Aurelius and the German Captives' Fate
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fate of the German captives taken during Marcus Aurelius' Marcomannic Wars. Drawing on Cassius Dio and the Digest, they discuss how thousands of Quadi, Marcomanni, and Iazyges were resettled across the empire as coloni (tenant farmers) and soldiers, a policy that aimed to replenish Roman manpower devastated by the Antonine Plague. The conversation examines the legal status of these captives, their integration into Roman society, and the ethical questions raised by an emperor known for Stoic philosophy. Specific details include the massive…
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