Making sense of the past 202 decades of Western History one decade at a time. From 1 AD to the present day.
Curated by: 202 Decades (39 videos)
Hadrian chose Antoninus as his successor to be a stable bridge before Marcus Aurelius came of age. But Antoninus lived and reigned far longer than anyone expected. For the people of the Roman Empire, that was a good thing. His steadiness, his justice, and his fiscal aptitude ensured Italy and the provinces flourished. Under the watch of Antoninus Pius, the Pax Romana reached its golden heights. Part 1: Pius (02:14) Part 2: The Antonine Wall (11:37) Part 3: Ripples on a Still Pond (16:05) Part 4: Conservation (23:31) (For even more 202 Decades content, check out the 202 Decades of Western History Podcast, on your podcast app of choice)