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Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic Emperor's Equestrian Statue Survival
How did a bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius survive sixteen centuries when nearly all other ancient Roman bronzes were melted down? In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the statue's journey from the Roman Forum to the Capitoline Hill, from its mistaken identity as Constantine the Great to its role as a model for Renaissance artists. They explore the politics of preservation, the myth of the 'good emperor', and how a single statue shaped the Piazza del Campidoglio. Along the way, they touch on the Column of Marcus Aurelius, the Lateran Palace, and the statue's…
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