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Demise of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus

Imperial Palace · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Lucius Verus, co-emperor of Rome alongside Marcus Aurelius, died in Rome under circumstances believed to be related to a devastating plague. His death marked a significant point in Roman ...

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Antonine Plague Outbreak in Rome

Imperial Rome · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

The Antonine Plague began in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The pandemic emerged following troop movements from campaigns in the East, spreading rapidly acr...

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