One of my fave Marcus Aurelius stories is from when he was like 12 and already big into stoicism and a frugal, practical lifestyle; his mother caught him sleeping on the floor and told him to stop with that nonsense. Then when he became Emperor he started sleeping on the floor again. What a guy

@siamesefightingfish2861

Жыл бұрын

She also didn't want him sleeping on cheap pelts on the floor and insisted he sleep on the couch - which he obliged, after covering it in pelts lol.

@TellurdogIsayhi

Жыл бұрын

@@wisdomfromgreatmen8129 do you still release podcasts? Can’t find you on apple podcasts :(

@TwoHatsHegemon

Жыл бұрын

True "it's not a phase mom" energy

@eggsaladsamich7396

6 ай бұрын

One of my favorites is he farted an entire shrimp then looked away like a boss.

"Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back" - Marcus Aurelius

@Karlach_

3 ай бұрын

I'd flip it off

Marcus Aurelius gave his little brother the unplugged controller in order to distract him from making an assassination attempt against him.

@mysteryjunkie9808

3 жыл бұрын

A wise man indeed

@randomlygeneratedname7171

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he was not worried about his brothers loyalty just the courtiers who would tempt his brother for a regime change with fear of being killed by marcus or tempt him for the glory. Marcus let his brother be co emperor to show trust and let him be content doing just the fun part and take some credit while marcus does the real top job to remove all doubts and motives.

@darthbricksempire3606

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomlygeneratedname7171 True, the senate didn’t want Lucius as far as I remember, and tried to make Marcus take power for himself. He however wouldn’t have it. He was too stoic to be scheming

@cautarepvp2079

3 жыл бұрын

@@darthbricksempire3606 to stoic to scheming? Why is that bad? you think stoics cant complote?

@dizzitoast

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."

@AeneasGemini

3 жыл бұрын

Especially since "The Insane" and "The Majority" are occasionally the same thing

@peter_grahl

3 жыл бұрын

@@AeneasGemini occasionally. 😂😂 Try 99% of the time...

@daryllndemmayah4874

2 жыл бұрын

@@zachgeary5088 mind blown thanks

@igniohealingbringeroftruth9254

Жыл бұрын

How true is that. The main relationship we have in life is within ourselves and our minds.

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." -Marcus Aurelius

Marcus is one of those men in history I look to whenever I want to feel tired about whatever I'm dealing with. The problems he had to face along with the frequent likelihood of death at that time (particularly several of his children) really puts a measure on what suffering is and how to face it. Never forget we have what only kings did in those days, and the best one can hope to do with such gifts is to put them all to good use.

@hoangvanoan845

4 жыл бұрын

SecretHat You can try Enchiridion of Epictetus too. He was a Stoic teacher who used to be a slave. That books is very succinct, clear, straightforward and very useful to apply in order to develop a calm and happy mind regardless of any turbulent event.

@wisdomfromgreatmen8129

2 жыл бұрын

"The wisdom of the past was hard earned". - Jordan Peterson You are wise to reach back for knowledge to face future problems. Marcus was the first episode of my podcast/channel because of exactly that.

@sof4183

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoangvanoan845 epictetus used to be a slave ? interesting

@LiquidfirePUA

2 жыл бұрын

@@sof4183 if a slave, be the best slave you can be :)

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength” Marcus Aurelius

@TOFKAS01

3 жыл бұрын

A typical stoic quote. And quite helpfull for everydays lifewhen you are 30+.

"Be content to seem what you really are" "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way" "All men suffer, but not all men pity themselves." Excepts from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

Marcus is one of the few leaders who genuinely wanted to be good for the sake of goodness. And it's a shame he couldn't leave a legacy that followed in his footsteps.

"It's not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." (Words to live by...)

@igniohealingbringeroftruth9254

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

The Gregory Hayes translation of Marcus Aurelius book "Meditations" changed my life.

Emperor Marcus Aurelius should be the biggest example to every ruler on Earth; instead of vanity, corruption, and demagogy, all rulers should be philosophers, masters of themselves, and servants to wisdom and to the people they rule!!

@matryxgeounlymyted56quarde9

3 жыл бұрын

No. He. Shouldn't. Be. .＜（－︿－）＞.

@TOFKAS01

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes he is indeed an example. Former german chancellor Helmut Schmidt called him his guide.

Even Niccola Machiavelli praised Marcus Auerlius as a very unique and virtous leader.

@Amrinderrrr

5 ай бұрын

Niccolò Machiavelli*

1:25 - Chapter 1 - Early years & rise to power 7:20 - Chapter 2 - The war in parthia 12:00 - Mid roll ads 13:35 - Chapter 3 - The antonine plague 15:45 - Chapter 4 - The marcomannic wars 21:50 - Chapter 5 - A new emperor rises

Finally!!! Marcus Aurelius!!!

@phillipstewart2031

3 жыл бұрын

Hardian was better

@SuperPope69

3 жыл бұрын

@@phillipstewart2031 Hadrian was one of many incarnations of the eternal Emperor. So, no.

@connarcomstock161

3 жыл бұрын

The OG Marky Mark

@dizzitoast

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@martaitsme1558

2 жыл бұрын

I like your pfp, a lot! :)

Goodness. Marcus Aurelius must be blushing from all the attention he's been getting today. I think I've read or watched 4 snippets about him today. Weird how this happened.

@nathangriffiths2851

4 жыл бұрын

@Suspicious Ned Flanders I suspect he would at least be indifferent although in reality he is probably greatfull that he was able to help so many.

I’ve always found Marcus one of the most interesting people in history great video

I'm so glad you chose Marcus Aurelius for the new episode! Meditations helped save my life. I hope you cover other stoics like Seneca and Epictetus in the near future. "When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love"

@davea.9927

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew about Stoicism in my youth

@vinny5638

4 жыл бұрын

@@davea.9927 True, but It is better to have known it in your advanced years than to have never known it at all. Much love

@davea.9927

4 жыл бұрын

@@vinny5638 excellent point

@foxhound963

3 жыл бұрын

@Vinny very stoic of you

@igniohealingbringeroftruth9254

Жыл бұрын

Bless u

He's one of my favorite historic figures really, probably my favorite Roman emperor along with Aurelian a century after him. I have the Gregory Hayes translation of his Meditations text as well, it's a fascinating look into the mind of a powerful leader during a time of crisis.

Just to clarify, "Eudaimonia" in ancient greek did not mean "blessedness", but it was closer to "happiness". Of course, it literally means "acomppanied by good spirits", as greeks believed that spirits determined our state of mind (so an angry person was dominated by spirits of anger and such). However, in ancient philosophy, eudaimonia became more of a concept of the good life, that is, a "happy" life (of course, most greeks did not understand happiness as a feeling or as pleasure, but rather, as a state of calm and fulfillment).

@apostolispouliakis7401

4 жыл бұрын

It is still widely used tho

@douglaswilliams8336

4 жыл бұрын

Well presented do you suppose this is why most "western religions " and some Eastern have elements of the Greeks in their beliefs??

@igniohealingbringeroftruth9254

Жыл бұрын

Yesss, great point. Emotions equal spirits and a state of mind.

@igniohealingbringeroftruth9254

Жыл бұрын

@@douglaswilliams8336 yep I believe that

I love Marcus Aurelius so much that I saved my latest video’s upload date to coincide with his birthday! ⭐️

@MK-573

4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Keep the grind steady and you will see yourself grow. We are all hungry for history in these troubling times

@Thehomelessathlete

4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Denneen

@ashernovotny4757

4 жыл бұрын

☝️Same

@HistoryExplained

4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the kind remarks about my videos. Thank you for visiting my small channel and giving me a chance!

@richardpotter6313

4 жыл бұрын

Just waiting on the truth as spoken of in the book of Daniel. Love your videos BTW.

Read the book "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" by Donald Robertson. It talks quite a bit about how Marcus was shaped by the various people around him and the links between ancient Stoicism and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

@Chrisp_az

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud.

@lilfish5124

2 жыл бұрын

Easy. Possibly a few emperor's disculded, for most it means being a PR master, paranoid, narcissistic, ruthless sociopath 😁

@Thehermitist

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏽

@Izixster

Жыл бұрын

In meditations marcus aurelius himself talks about the people who influenced him quite a lot, and discusses their contributions and what he learned.

@harkins9443

Жыл бұрын

@@Izixster meditations is a must read if you want to understand the inner workings of the man. It also dives deep into his struggles and had to constantly remind himself to be good to others even though in his words he put them as the biggest challenge

"To shrug it all off and wipe it clean, every annoyance and distraction and reach utter stillness. Child play." Marcus Aurelius.

The best emperor as far as I'm concerned.

@Colincamera363

3 жыл бұрын

What about Constantine the great?

@Dimitri88888888

3 жыл бұрын

@@Colincamera363 He a christian so he aint even in top 10 lol. What you gotta look at is THE ULTRA CHAD, EMPEROR AURELIAN

@nhlanhlashamase3453

3 жыл бұрын

What about aurelian?

@SuperPope69

3 жыл бұрын

@@Colincamera363 the mf that adopted the religion designed to topple the empire? Nah, jump the ledge.

@Colincamera363

3 жыл бұрын

I respectfully disagree and wish you a happy day 😁

Marcus Aurelius caused the end of the Golden Age of Rome, for such a smart guy his decision to make Commodus his heir was incredibly stupid.

"Just that you do the right thing, the rest doesn't matter Cold or warm Tired or well rested Despised or honored" - Marcus Aurelius This & more on my podcast Wisdom From Great Men

You can leave life right now, let that show in everything you, say and think - Marcus Aurelius

'Do not indulge in dreams of what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.' -Marcus Aurelius Meditations

On his choice to elevate his son. Commodus was the first opportunity to found a biological dynasty for quite a while. Something all the other "good" emperors had was a chance to both pick their heirs (via adoption) and also a chance for them to mature and settle into the role before they became emperor. They were all older and could be replaced. both traits that would push them to take things seriously. Rome a known preference for inheritance of title so if he had NOT named Commodus to his heir it would likely have led to instability. Commodus is noted for being "Born to the Purple" and used that idea as something similar to divine right or being chosen to rule and thus infallible (at least according to historians who didn't much like him). Plus with his father being away and any philosophy being lessened, no other male heirs to loose favor to probably did not help. He simply had to let Roman custom take its course in order to gain ultimate power. The previous "good" emperors were good in decent-to-good times and spend time making sure the future leadership was good. Marcus was a good emperor in bad times and the focus on the "now" probably also took attention away from the future.

@72Yonatan

3 жыл бұрын

Scott, I agree with you that his successor was a disaster.

@scottkirby5016

3 жыл бұрын

@@72Yonatan yup, an understatement

Do a biographic on the Great Orator, Simon Whistler

@errolquewezance2481

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep asking I guess

Imagine what one modern day Marcus could do for the world today if we could get one in power.

@GoyimNewsNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we do have these people in our world, but they choose to be KZread philosophers rather than Politicians and leaders.

@467076

2 жыл бұрын

@@GoyimNewsNetwork "KZread Philosophers" lol that alone sounds really stupid. If they were really "philosophers" then they would realize they need to do good for the people by taking those high roles.

@napoleon8017

2 жыл бұрын

@@467076 yeah like high roles are just given away, not everyone can become a politician nowdays

@rexcaradog6687

2 жыл бұрын

Oh you have no idea... There's a whole lot more to come... THEY SAY WE ARE IN THE END OF DAYS AND YOU ARE FORE I HAVE COME TO TEAR IT ALL DOWN AND START AGAIN... I AM HIM THE REZERECTION THE REINCARNATION OF MARCUS ARILIUS SAMSON JUSUS CHRIST ✝️ ANANSI AND THERE'S SOMETHING NOT TOLD IN THE BIBLE, JUST AS HEAD'S IS TAIL'S JUST CALL ME LUCIFER OR JUSUS CHRIST ✝️🙏♾️

@user-fl7zn2tn9q

2 жыл бұрын

@@467076 The more a person know something, the greater he knows he knows nothing. Maybe there are a few similar to Marcus Aurelius but chose humility.

You should do one on Emperor Aurelian, "the greatest emperor you've never heard of" could be the vids title. He's probably the most accomplished roman leader since Augustus, he came to the power at one of Romes lowest points and then had to repel two or three invasions, defeat two huge break away states and put down a large roman revolt all while fixing the broken roman economy. The roman empire should've ended in the 3rd century, Aurelian is the reason it didn't and hardly anyone knows who he is.

@MaxwellAerialPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Mt. Baldwin Invictus Restitutor Orbis

@damariowilson2350

4 жыл бұрын

even thou learning from past is very important but do you realise that most if not all these Roman Emperor were cruel and evil....rightly called a monster/beast in the biblical records that has and will destroy the world. These were the Hilters of the Past..jus saying.

@Hugh_Morris

4 жыл бұрын

And still got murdered by his own men

@benjackson91

4 жыл бұрын

Damario Wilson no they weren’t You have to understand they’re actions as being influenced by the times they lived in which were far harder than anything we can possible understand Rome was under constant pressure from invasions by the various tribes and empires that surrounded it Roman emperors did not have the luxury of being ‘good’ men as there enemies would have taken advantage of mercy

Simon I’d like to suggest that you make videos about the Byzantine empire and their emperors like Justinian and many other notable people like belasarius.

@judalove6707

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please make this happen 😀😀😀😀 PLEASE

@whowaifu5475

4 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of cool emperors he could talk about, it's such a good idea. He could go from Zeno, to Justinian, maybe even Heraclius

@victore4735

4 жыл бұрын

Also Aurelian, Majorian and Julian the Apostate

@rundbaum

4 жыл бұрын

does 'simon' ever actually write back to any of these comments?? i totally think that would be so cool if he did . . .

@stoyking8761

4 жыл бұрын

Yes i definitely agree

I'm so glad that I have found this channel. Its so addictive.. Marcus Aurelius my favourite human of the past :)

"It wasn't as bad as everyone thinks." Yeah, we know how that goes!

I read meditations last year and it changed my life for the better

Question for debate here: Marcus Aurelius was the father of one of the worst tyrannical emperors in Roman history whose reign brought about the beginning stages of a crumbling empire. Commodus did not seem to learn a single thing from his father's stoic philosophy. Now, was that just an arrogant boy who decided to rebel against his father? Or was Marcus so absorbed with his "philosophy" he neglected a son who desperately needed him in his life? Character and family issues are some of the best historical nuggets in history. I'm curious if anyone might have any insight that might contribute either for or against such a theory.

@daveeller9708

4 жыл бұрын

I tend to think there was shades of both scenarios. Rarely is there ever just one simple, single cause for complex issues.

@absolutshadow876

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't he raised by an abusive uncle? I thought I saw that on another video...

@theburrowrises8549

4 жыл бұрын

@@absolutshadow876 I think you are thinking about Caligula.

@donvitocascioferro4040

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t his father Marcus Aurelius was a cuckold.

@brandonk8948

4 жыл бұрын

@@absolutshadow876 no that was Caligula. That's a whole nother episode of theories. Was he psychotic or was he tired of the political games and hypocrisy and became a cynical ruthless jester? I mean, you have to admit, being raised by your paranoid uncle who had your dad murdered. Your family sent into exile. Randomly would order individuals to be tossed off cliffs. Watched orgies for kicks and giggles. I mean, try not snapping under that kind of strain! Fun fact: the people of Rome almost rioted when he was assassinated. Begs into question. Was he offed because he offended his political cabinet for their own treacheries? 🤔

Not kidding, I was just reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and got this notification

@Greezy2000

4 жыл бұрын

@@ConanTheCimmerian Why are you commenting this?

@stevecosmolove1045

4 жыл бұрын

What young man isn’t reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius in 2020...if you ain’t you slipping!!!!

@dinosaur4714

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so cute

@akshatchaturvedi4970

4 жыл бұрын

Aurelius says to rid yourself of worldly pleasures and we need youtube etc to understand those philosophies : the irony is real

@seanbrazell6147

4 жыл бұрын

@@akshatchaturvedi4970 The internet is of the outer ether so your good. I swear. 😉

"Tell me again Maximus, why are we here?" -Marcus Aurelius

@mariano98ify

4 жыл бұрын

Just to suffer??

@sayso2135

4 жыл бұрын

For the glory of the Empire

@BossKillRatio

4 жыл бұрын

Just to suffer?

@nathangriffiths2851

4 жыл бұрын

@@sayso2135 "Ah...yes"

@maximus3233

4 жыл бұрын

Ah...I don't know !

I love these videos. I watch 4 of your other channels Simon and I love you as a KZreadr. I watch these videos(or listen) while I’m playing Minecraft, or writing, or drawing or painting. I love these biographies. Please never stop what you are doing. I know that you may never see this comment but please keep up the amazing work.

At this point I have become immune to Simon’s mispronunciations.

Some great videos others may enjoy are: Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross; James Longstreet, one of the most controversial Confederate generals; Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, one of the Confederacy's greatest generals; and Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father and American Statesman.

I don't care what anyone says Marcus Aurelius' philosophies have saved my life.

@robcampbell3235

2 жыл бұрын

I love meditations too!

This is why KZread is so beautiful. Being able to watch this for free is incredible. Thank you for the video!

On this day, March 8th, 161 AD, Marcus and his brother became the emperor’s of rome. The first time rome ever allowed 2 emperors. Today (3/8/22) is the day i learned of this. I will never forget this.

Simon Whistlerv really makes this quite excellent. His diction & delivery is noticeably delightful. Loved it!

We're waiting for Augustus Caesar

@LalramnunkimaCE--

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ame

@cinnamon3578

3 жыл бұрын

@@LalramnunkimaCE-- Best carry in thr world

@nhlanhlashamase3453

3 жыл бұрын

It's in

One of the best BioGraphics. Thank you.

Just brilliant! Keep up the good work.

Timeless. Cheers to Simon & Co.

Hey my favorite Emperor got his vid on my birthday, sweet!

Of course, Cassius Dio can narrate Marcus Aurelius life more accurate than the others since he was already a politician that time (and most notably, a Roman senator during Commodus reign)

Simon, please bring your magic to the life of Niels Bohr . Thanks for all you and your team do!

So awesome and awesomely framed thank you

Thank you so much for making this great video about one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Western thought!!!!! Wish you health, happiness and luck in your whole life !

fantastic video as always

Finally! Thanks Simon!

Marcus Aurelius, one of the wisest of rulers. Also Marcus, appoints the mad Commodus as heir. Whoops!

Great video Simon!

Last of what was classed the 5 good emperors, they would choose the best qualified rather than blood relatives then adopt them, unfortunately Marcus did not do that

@James_Wisniewski

4 жыл бұрын

Technically, they didn't do that intentionally. They just lacked actually true born sons. They would have picked their sons, otherwise. Also, the members of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty were related by blood, just more distantly.

@franciscomm7675

4 жыл бұрын

Joshua Graham, good observation

@NapoleonCalland

4 жыл бұрын

@@James_Wisniewski Not to mention that Commodus wasn't like his historically inaccurate onscreen counterparts in Fall of the Roman Empire and Gladiator.

Honestly just impressed by how accurately the hair on the statues resembles ramen noodles

@WmG2004

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@SuperPope69

3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for the diseases set upon you for summarizing a reincarnation of the eternal emperor in such a way.

@shannongilligan930

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperPope69 you take life way too seriously 😒

@SuperPope69

3 жыл бұрын

@@shannongilligan930 no, all of life is a joke. Just like you.

@shannongilligan930

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperPope69 why are you coming after me? All I did was make a joke one month ago. I’m sorry if it offended you but that’s no reason to insult me

Great video biographics.

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."

@MrPlooky

4 жыл бұрын

bravo, we are entertained!!

"What's your alias?" 'Just call me Mr. Aelius'

Brilliant, thank u

When a biography character video have two parts: here is where the fun begin.

Finally!

@kingkyleiv7960

3 жыл бұрын

I want to learn your philosophy.

thank you simon. Any chance of, Montgomery? i loved your biographic on George Patton. Monty would bookend ol blood and guts nicely.

You should do Aurelian, really interesting guy

A video on Constantine I or Herakleios would be cool

Would love to see you do one of these videos on the whole of the roman empire from rise to fall, the key events, the key players involved, etc.

@mysteryjunkie9808

3 жыл бұрын

That be a couple hours long

@mercerch

3 жыл бұрын

@@mysteryjunkie9808 I'd watch still. Multi-part series are big!

Nice job!

You should do a video on Dick Winters of the 101st during WW2. There are even a few things that Band of Brothers got wrong about him you can clear up.

Thank you

If I could meet and converse with any other historical figure,it would be Araulus! What a great and interesting man. Did so much positive things for his people. But then broke roman tradition and instead of adopting his best hope for Rome thi succeed him he appointed his spoiled son that had lived as the son of and emperor, with spoiled child mentality. In my opinion Comodus started the downward spirle of roam. Many tings we today can learn from this. If we spoil our children what type of leader can possible be effective with spoiled child mentality? Absolutely 0 look at our leaders today nearly everyone in the capital are related to someone in some brach of the government and state. They all have the same mentality of spoiled children,looking out for what ultimately benefits them the most. SIMON, I belive you can see what I'm getting at. You have very good communication skills,I wish I could do like you do. Thank you I find your stories interesting, entertaining, and very informative. I heteroly love you! Keep it up sir!

If there are any historical figures I'd have loved to converse with, Aurelius is likely the top spot.

@TwoHatsHegemon

Жыл бұрын

That'd be interesting, but I think I'd have to pick Diocletian

I've been waiting for this one! Thanks Simon!

I'm currently reading his meditations, and i'm liking it so far

Fascinating

Please do videos on the following people: 1. Dennis Rader 2. Jack London 3. Upton Sinclair 4. Jack Ketchum 5. Jane Austen 6. Anton LaVey

@sdsd6258

4 жыл бұрын

Upton Sinclair for sure

@olalustig5397

4 жыл бұрын

Jack London!

I discovered this channel 2 weeks ago. Watched countless biographies. Was wondering where Marcus Aurelius was. This made my day.

I F***ING LOVE THESE VIDEOS

Thanks bradda very interesting Wooooooh!!!

Perfect as usual 🥇

Came for the Marcus Aurelius, stayed for the excellent information on the Antonine Plague.

I'm thoroughly enjoying Simon's quarantine beard

Yes! I've been waiting for this video!!

@deriusjones3024

4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe it took them this long to do this video

I love you videos you are my teacher!!

Do a video on Hadrian. I would love to know more about him.

@jgasparin3

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!

@KeshavSharma-uz7qn

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, please do that.

@Perceptified

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Hadrian was a fascinating emperor of Rome

@peterongan9655

3 жыл бұрын

He's gay and really hate jew. The Gods love him the most.

@tarekcompuworld

3 жыл бұрын

Read his dairy.

I love your videos! Thats all, I just wanted to let you know!

16:20 The people were growing weary of war, their border wasn’t secure and there was a plague. Sounds familiar.

It's about time!!!

This guys incredible. His ‘The Meditations’ still offer wisdom even today. ‘How To Think Like A Roman Emperor’ by Donald Robertson is an excellent biography of his life and understanding his philosophy.

Of course you have to do Commodus and Claudius I

This video is more about everyone else that lived during Marcus' life than it is about his own life!

@Laocoon283

Жыл бұрын

There's really very little information about him

Would be great to have a biography of Marcus Cicero and Titus Lucretius Carus delivered by Simon ))

Dear Shell, Do you have a podcast. I follow TopTenz on FB and here on KZread but I want more content if you have it

Been waiting for this one!

While it usually looks like an "L", Iazyges is actually spelled with an "I" (letter after "H"). Also, it's Marcomanni, not macromanni.

This guy has an unbelievable talent of saying a bunch of stuff that my brain refuses to listen to because of his tone