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Marcus Aurelius and the Antonine Plague
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the Antonine Plague, the mysterious disease that swept through the Roman Empire during Marcus Aurelius's reign. They discuss its possible origins in the East, its impact on the army and the economy, and how the emperor's Stoic philosophy shaped his response. The episode also touches on Galen's observations, the debate over whether it was smallpox or measles, and the plague's role in the empire's later troubles. A thoughtful look at a crisis that tested both Rome's resilience and its…
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