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

The death of Marcus Aurelius marked a significant turning point in Roman history. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors," and his passing ushered in a period of instability that eventually led to ...

View Three elevations of the column of Marcus Aurelius Plan of the column of Marcus Aurelius 2 works in 1 frame by Giovanni Battista Piranesi on artnet. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by ...

Marcus Aurelius’ “dream of Rome” is at the heart of Gladiator II, with Lucius striving to realize this dream. Its heartfelt ...

Robertson, a founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism and the president and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit, is the author of Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor In the ...

Scene from the Marcus Column. Column of Marcus Aurelius. The Column of Marcus Aurelius stands in the Piazza Colonna in Rome and was both modelled on - and improved upon - the earlier Trajan's Column.

Macrinus’ former enslavement drives his desire for revenge, his political aspirations an affront to the teachings of Marcus ...

Marcus Aurelius was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and a rare example of Plato’s philosopher-king. In the latter years of his life, he kept a private journal which has miraculously come ...

When Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180, at age 58, a victim of the plague, he left behind an indelible mark. His writings have intrigued heads of state from Prussia’s Frederick the Great to ...

After 15 years, Turkey is on the verge of recovering an 1,800-year-old bronze statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius—that’s said to be worth $20 million—from the Cleveland Museum of Art.The ...