• Explore Marcus Aurelius' profound wisdom and the enduring legacy of his reign, reflecting on life's complexities and virtues.
  • Marcus Aurelius was emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to the year of his death in 180. Marcus was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors.
  • 3.1 Accession of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (161). 3.2 Early rule. 3.3 War with Parthia (161–166). 3.4 War with Germanic tribes (166–180). 3.5 Legal...
  • Marcus Aurelius. First published Mon Nov 29, 2010; substantive revision Fri Dec 22, 2017. The second century CE Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was also a Stoic...
  • Discover the enigmatic Marcus Aurelius, the legendary Roman Emperor. Dive into his intriguing life and unravel the secrets of his reign.
  • 19 years of the reign of Marcus Aurelius completed the "golden age" or "happy century" of Roman history. The last of the "five good emperors" - Marcus Aurelius...
  • Marcus Aurelius is widely known as the philosopher-emperor, but he spent most of his life on the battlefield.
  • During his lengthy reign he is remembered as being among the noblest and most even-keeled of emperors. He preferred to use the considerable power of his...