Europe News: Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king, faced crises while ruling the Roman Empire, as reflected in his personal \\"Meditations,\\" now a bestseller. An up ...

Fragment of Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations,' published in the 15th century, remain Image: Bistumsarchiv Trier (BATr) Abt. 95,1 Nr. 23 "He was extensively involved in court cases.

But of course, Marcus Aurelius was a product of his time, who grew up within the social structures of antiquity. "There was slavery, and not even Marcus Aurelius wanted to abolish it," said Reuter.

Statue of a Resting Goat. Body: late 1st century, Roman, Imperial period. Head attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). (Lorenzo De Masi/Torlonia Collection, Rome/Torlonia Foundation) ...

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.

With the statue of Marcus Aurelius returning to Turkey, the antiquities trafficking unit has seized 15 items looted from Bubon, collectively valued at nearly $80 million, according to a statement.

Over 1,800 years ago, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrestled with these same struggles, jotting down his thoughts in what became Meditations. Surprisingly, his reflections feel just as relevant today.

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator ruled the 00s with $465.4M at the box office. Its most brutal moment? Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) murdering his father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris).

Commodus' Reign Was Fraught With Corruption After co-ruling alongside Marcus Aurelius for the final years of his life, his son Commodus was appointed sole Emperor after his death.

As the grandson of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), and son of Lucilla, Lucius is a prince of Rome.

2.Marcus Aurelius was the ruler of Rome in 180 CE and had two children, Lucilla and Commodus. During Marcus Aurelius's 25-year rule of Rome, his dream was for Rome to eventually return to being a ...