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Back to SearchEpisode LXXIX - Epicureanism
Epicureanism was an ancient philosophy founded in Athens which became popular throughout the Roman world. It teaches that the greatest good is to see…
8 years, 6 months ago
Episode LXXVIII - Borders of the Roman Empire
The borders of the Roman Empire grew and shrank throughout its history, reaching its greatest extent during the rule of Trajan. How the Romans viewed…
8 years, 7 months ago
Announcement: The Status Quo
One thing you can say about the reign of Commodus is that it must have been an interesting time to live in Rome. Between the spectacles in the coloss…
8 years, 7 months ago
Episode LXXVII - Such was the End of Commodus
One thing you can say about the reign of Commodus is that it must have been an interesting time to live in Rome. Between the spectacles in the coloss…
8 years, 7 months ago
Episode LXXVI - It's Good to be the King
Commodus took a hands-off approach to ruling Rome, but what was he doing with all that free time? It turns out quite a lot. Commodus redefined what i…
8 years, 7 months ago
Episode LXXV - Flying Too Close to the Sun
Commodus wasn't the most attentive emperor to rule Rome, preferring to dedicate his time to indulging his vices. Inevitably, someone will step forwar…
8 years, 8 months ago
Episode LXXIV - Iron and Rust
With the passing of Marcus Aurelius, his son Commodus is made emperor. The 19 year old youth had been raised knowing the empire would be his to rule,…
8 years, 8 months ago
Episode LXXIII - From a Kingdom of Gold
Marcus Aurelius faced many threats to Rome during his time as Emperor and spent more time at war than he did at peace. Unlike most Emperors, successi…
8 years, 9 months ago
Episode LXXII - On Behalf of the State
"For it is on behalf of the State that I continue to toil and to undergo dangers and that I have spent so much time here outside of Italy, though alr…
8 years, 9 months ago
Episode LXXI - Meditations
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are the private musings of a stoic philosopher, primarily written while he was on campaign during the Marcomannic …
8 years, 10 months ago