The Golden Age Ends - The Pax Romana Podcast 054

Marcus Aurelius was not just an eye-witness to the Pax Roman's end, but he was a crucial player in the drama as it unfolded. We are fortunate to have a unique insight into Marcus' mind in his Meditations--a collection of private notes to himself that somehow survived the ravages of time. Unfortunately for Marcus, he died shortly after writing them; as did Rome's Golden Age.