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Marcus Aurelius and the Temple of All Gods
In Episode 47 of Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Philosopher King, Lucas and Luna explore the emperor's lesser-known role in restoring the Pantheon after a lightning strike in 110 CE. They dive into the building's architectural marvels—the coffered dome, the oculus, the seven apses—and discuss how Hadrian's redesign reflected Stoic cosmology and imperial ideology. The conversation also touches on the Pantheon's survival through the centuries, from its conversion to a church in 609 CE to its ongoing status as a tourist magnet and tomb of Renaissance artists. Along the way…
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