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Marcus Aurelius and the Last Roman Soldier
In this episode of Fexingo History, we explore the final days of Marcus Aurelius not as a distant philosopher-king, but as a weary commander on the Danube frontier. We trace his last campaign against the Marcomanni and Quadi at Carnuntum in 180 AD, examining how the Antonine Plague decimated his legions and forced him to adapt Roman military strategy. Through the lens of his correspondence with Fronto and the accounts of Cassius Dio, we uncover the human toll of empire. Lucas and Luna discuss the specific tactics used at the Battle of Brigetio, the logistical nightmare of supplying troops…
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