The most famous ruler featured in the hoard is arguably the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (reigned from A.D. 161 to 180), while his wife, Faustina II, is portrayed on a coin of her own.

A timeless classic in every sense of the term, Meditations is a collection of personal writings by the legendary Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius that delves into stoic philosophy. “I often will play a ...

Bush learned the art of statesmanship at his father’s knee. Bill Clinton read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations between late-night fast food runs. Carter had Brzezinski. Nixon had Kissinger. Jefferson ...