Marcus Aurelius was no stranger to pandemics. For 16 years of his reign as Roman Emperor (161-180 CE), the empire was ravaged by the Antonine plague, which took five million lives. It was during this ...

The Roman emperor’s journal entries help contemporary readers discover how to master themselves and develop sustainable ...

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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 ...

With opened eyes; and all delight, all grief, Shall be like smoke, as empty and as brief. This epigram is found at the end of a Vatican manuscript of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, one of the ...

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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written during his reign as a Roman emperor. Rooted in stoic thought, the book offers practical wisdom for ...

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations remains one of the most influential books on resilience ever written. As a Roman emperor facing wars, political turmoil, personal loss, and immense responsibility, ...

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 to 180 AD, and developed a reputation for being the ideal wise leader Plato termed the "philosopher king." Marcus has remained relevant for 1,800 years ...

Known for his philosophical interests, Marcus Aurelius was one of the most respected emperors in Roman history. He was born into a wealthy and politically prominent family. Growing up, Marcus Aurelius ...