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Marcus Aurelius and the Mystery of Avidius Cassius
In 175 CE, while Marcus Aurelius campaigned on the Danube, he received shocking news: his most trusted general, Avidius Cassius, had declared himself emperor in Syria. This episode explores the dramatic revolt that threatened to tear the Roman Empire apart. We examine Cassius's background as a successful military commander, the reasons behind his rebellion, Marcus's restrained response—famously refusing to call Cassius an enemy—and the rebellion's swift collapse after Cassius's assassination by his own soldiers. We also consider the puzzling rumors that Cassius acted on…
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