Wisdom From the 'Philosopher King'—75 Famous Quotes From Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius originally appeared on Parade.

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 ...

Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig." Wise statements like this can be found in the "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 C.E.).

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.

The morning after Claudius died, Lucius was ready to be declared Emperor. He was just 16 and, as with the new pope, he chose a new name: Nero. His mother clearly thought she would rule through him.

B. 70 years C. 200 years D. 1,000 years Answer: 200 years Photo by Art Media/Print Collector/Getty Images According to the History Channel, Pax Romana was a period of stability that occurred after ...

A second phase of construction occurred under Emperor Gallienus around 260 CE, when he reinforced the frontier defenses. The Ödes Schloss site is situated near Stopfenreuth, along the shores of a ...

Before his death in 180, Marcus Aurelius named his son, Commodus, as his successor. The decision to choose his own son, a power-hungry man who would later be driven mad after an unsuccessful ...

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.

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.

Explore how Roman emperors shaped the political lands as well as fashion and cultural movements. Explore how Roman emperors, such as Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius, shaped not only the political ...