The second-century A.D. world of Emperor Marcus Aurelius was in shambles. A great plague ravaged western Europe, as he embarked on a long and bloody war against the Germanic tribes along the Danube ...
After the three Flavian emperors—Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian—came the “Five Good Emperors” of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty: Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and our man Marcus Aurelius (d. 180 ...
This video brings to life a dramatic day in the reign of Marcus Aurelius, capturing the emperor’s weariness, sense of duty, and final triumph in Rome. Through petitions, rituals, and the grandeur of ...
During the Marcomannic Wars (circa A.D. 166 to 180), Roman soldiers under the rule of emperor Marcus Aurelius fought several peoples — including the Germanic Marcomanni who lived north of the Danube, ...
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Gladiator II.Marcus Aurelius’ “dream of Rome” is at the heart of Gladiator II, with ...
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius. A ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The newest coins date from about A.D. 175 during the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, ...