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.

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 ...

The curious minds at Aperture reflect on how the teachings of Marcus Aurelius continue to resonate in today’s complex world. 2,000 National Guard troops will be sent to L.A. amid clashes over ...

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus was the model of what we call a philosopher-king. Though his rule was troubled by war and conflict, he remained a thoughtful and even-handed ruler.

Marcus Aurelius Rufinus was a veteran who was probably stationed on the island of Andros for a long time. He dedicated the only known inscription on the island to Mithras, where he claims to have ...

The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, / by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180; Long, George, 1800-1879; Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903 Publication date 1896 ...