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Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king, faced crises while ruling the Roman Empire, as reflected in his personal "Meditations," now a bestseller. An upcoming exhibition in Trier explores Aurelius's ...

06/08/2025 June 8, 2025. How do you keep calm in times of crisis? What do people need to be happy? Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is often quoted online for answers.

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 Arch of Septimus Severus Between the temples of Saturn and Vespasian at the heart of the Roman Forum stands this triumphal arch erected by Septimius Severus in A.D. 203–205 to mark his ...

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.