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Marcus Aurelius and the Plague Doctor Galen
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the intersection of medicine, empire, and Stoic philosophy through the lens of Galen, the physician who tended to Marcus Aurelius during the Antonine Plague. They discuss Galen's rise from Pergamon to Rome, his controversial methods of diagnosis, his role as court physician, and the limits of ancient medicine in the face of a pandemic. The conversation also touches on the emperor's own writings and how his Stoic ideals shaped his response to both personal and public health crises. Listeners will learn about Galen's…
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