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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's Grain Fleet
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Rome's vital grain supply from Egypt under Marcus Aurelius. They discuss the formidable grain fleet that crossed the Mediterranean, the role of the prefect of the annona, and the logistical challenges during the Antonine Plague and the Marcomannic Wars. Key figures include Tiberius Julius Alexander and the navicularii, the private shipowners contracted by the state. The conversation delves into the legal privileges granted to those who served the annona, the dangerous sea routes, and how grain shortages shaped imperial policy. Specific ports like…
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