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Marcus Aurelius and the Column That Tells a Story
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Column of Marcus Aurelius, the towering monument in Rome that commemorates his Marcomannic Wars. They discuss how the column was built, its spiral reliefs depicting brutal battles and Roman logistics, and its connection to the emperor's Stoic philosophy. Lucas explains the column's function as a political statement, its depictions of the Thundering Legion miracle and the Rain Miracle, and how it compares to Trajan's Column. He also delves into the recent discovery of traces of ancient color on the column, revealing how it once blazed…
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