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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic General Who Saved the Danube
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the career of Marcus Valerius Maximianus, a Roman general who rose from equestrian rank to become one of Marcus Aurelius's most trusted commanders during the Marcomannic Wars. They discuss his early service in the Jewish revolt, his command of the Danube fleet against the Iazyges, and his pivotal role in securing the frontier after the death of Lucius Verus. Lucas explains how Maximianus exemplified Stoic values of duty and resilience, and how his career reflects the flexibility of the Roman military hierarchy under the philosopher emperor. Along…
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