Meditations Resources

Not quite sure who Zeno was, or how he influenced other philosophers? Check out this site, which will help you navigate the ins and outs of ancient Greek philosophy.

Everything you wanted to know about Marcus Aurelius, wrapped up in a deliciously bite-sized website.

A gigantic statue of Marcus Aurelius was found in the rubble of a bathhouse in Turkey. It's considered one of the finest likenesses ever made of the emperor—but it's also in pieces. Somehow, we think Marcus would be gratified by this.

Back in the 80s, the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitoline Hill in Rome was on the verge of breaking down into its component parts when it was saved by conservation. But it took the better part of two decades—and a good fight—to find the emperor a permanent home. So much for being forgotten by posterity, Marcus.

A young writer and student of Stoicism finds a way to package the Meditations for a modern audience.

That's an oxymoron if we've ever heard one, but apparently the Stoic shunning of stuff is teaching a whole new generation the meaning of happiness.

Brush up on your Plato in under five minutes with this helpful video. Marcus plays with Plato's idea that reality is veiled.

This Talk of the Nation interview with a diverse panel of speakers brings some exciting news: the classics are back and in higher demand in educational institutions more than ever.

Get a look at the famous equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, which has just found a new home in Rome after being moved from its previous location on the Capitoline Hill.

Take a look at this particularly handsome marble bust of Marcus, commissioned by his daughter Lucilla.