Marcus Aurelius - Philosopher Emperor

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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Marcus Aurelius, philosopher-king whose reign was the last in the Roman Golden Age and the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. Marcus Aurelius presided over Rome during a difficult period of the early Germanic invasions and managed to keep the empire intact winning the Marcomannic Wars. He is known as one of the prominent adherents of the Stoicism school of philosophy as the author of famous Meditations.

The video was made by Lito Areta, while the script was researched and written by Matt Hollis

#Documentary #MarcusAurelius #RomanEmpire

[KingsandGenerals]

Marcus Aurelius is genuinely one of the rare examples of a decent person as a ruler.

[rexmemo]

A quote I must've re-read a hundred times to memorization was, "Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones."

[LeoWarrior]

This Marcus Aurelius guy was a pretty chill dude. I'm sure his son will be just as wise and just a ruler as his father was.

[ZubiForce]

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

[reybladen]

-Commodus to his father, before ruining rome

[worsethanjoerogan]

"Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
Maybe it's just me but I actually find that quote comforting

[sebastianbravo]

According to the contemporary historian Cassius Dio, Marcus Aurelius had the misfortune of not having a strong constitution and ruling an empire in constant trouble. But for that reason he admired even more he kept the empire united between these unique and extraordinary circumstances.

On his death of Marcus Aurelius and the accession to the throne of his son Commodus he says: "The reign of Commodus marked the transition from a kingdom of gold and silver to one of rust and iron."

Thanks K&G for an excellent documentary.

[paoloangelino]

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[Torus]

“Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[nunyabeezaxe]

Aurelius in a nutshell:
"Deal with it, " said the most sincere man history ever knew.

[NSAdonis]

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.
~ Marcus Aurelius

[pietersmith]

Been reading his Meditations for the last two years. I can only hope to one day become a shadow of the type of man he was.

[denniscleary]

“ your faults as a son is my failure as a father.”

[abcdef]

Marcus Aurelius: "Ok, my task is done. Certainly Commodus will continue my hard work for Rome...".

several years later: "How about another joke, Maximus?"

[marcusviniciusmagalhaesdea]

The life of Marcus Aurelius is very similar to the life of Pedro II of Brazil.

Both bookworms who never desired the power they received. But ruled as best as they could.

[xaxas]

Reading his "Meditations" made hardest times in my life much more managable. Nothing but respect for him.

[tisucitisin]

Amazing as always, top notch! If I can have one constructive criticism - orator speaking latin is a tad too loud and distracting when trying to listen to the narrator. It is a great addition, just if it can be a bit quieter.

[praeposter]

His son would go on to be cut down by Russell Crowe

[Ancalagon-BR]

There was once a dream that was Rome, you could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish.” Marcus Aurelius

[Kenjaku]

Hadrian: we will observe your career with great interest