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The Revolt of Avidius Cassius against Marcus Aurelius
In 175 AD, a rumor swept the Roman Empire: Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, was dead. In Syria, the ambitious governor Avidius Cassius seized the moment, proclaiming himself emperor. This episode dives into the dramatic rebellion that threatened the Nerva-Antonine dynasty at its peak. We explore Cassius's career, the causes of the revolt, Marcus's remarkable response—including a letter begging the Senate for clemency—and the rebel's bloody end at the hands of his own soldiers. Lucas and Luna also examine how Marcus's Stoic philosophy shaped his handling of the…
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