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Marcus Aurelius and the Antonine Constitution: The Edict That Changed Rome
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's Antonine Constitution of 212 CE — an edict that granted Roman citizenship to nearly all free inhabitants of the empire. Though often associated with Caracalla, the groundwork was laid during Marcus's reign. We discuss the legal and social landscape of the late second century, the role of jurists like Papinian and Ulpian, the distinction between Latins, peregrini, and dediticii, and how the Constitutio Antoniniana reshaped identity, taxation, and law. We also touch on the Severan dynasty's consolidation…
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