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Marcus Aurelius and the Temple of the Sun
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Marcus Aurelius's lesser-known building projects in Rome, focusing on his restoration of the Temple of the Sun (Templum Solis) and its connection to the Palmyrene cult of Sol Invictus. They discuss how the emperor's Stoic worldview shaped his approach to architecture, religion, and imperial propaganda during the Marcomannic Wars and the Antonine Plague. The conversation touches on the temple's dedication to the Syrian sun god, the role of the Arval Brethren, and the later significance of Sol Invictus under Aurelian and Constantine. Along…
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