Marcus Aurelius: Rome's Philosopher King — Fexingo History
The Antonine Plague: Marcus Aurelius and Rome's First Pandemic — Fexingo History
This episode covers the Antonine Plague, a devastating pandemic likely caused by smallpox that swept through the Roman Empire starting in 165 CE. Hosts Lucas and Luna discuss its origins, its profound effects on Marcus Aurelius's rule, military recruitment, the economy, and the…