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Marcus Aurelius and the Iazyges: Rome's Sarmatian War
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known but pivotal chapter of the Marcomannic Wars: the conflict with the Sarmatian Iazyges. These steppe horsemen, armed with heavy lances and scale armor, fought Rome to a standstill along the Danube frontier in the 160s and 170s CE. We dive into who the Iazyges were, how they forced Marcus Aurelius to negotiate after the Rain Miracle, and the remarkable treaty that required 8,000 of their warriors to serve in the Roman army—many of whom were stationed in Britain. Along the way, we discuss the archaeological evidence from Carnuntum, the legacy…
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