The agora of Smyrna, built during the Hellenistic era and rebuilt after the earthquake of 178 AD by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/07/15/history-ancient-greek-city-smyrna/

The Manhattan district attorney's office has seized "Portrait of a Lady (A Daughter of Marcus Aurelius?

Source: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/09/05/ancient-roman-bust-seized-massachusetts-museum-looting-probe/

Todd Mesek, a spokesperson for the museum, said in a statement that the museum could not comment on the Marcus Aurelius statue while it is the subject of litigation.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12472003/Manhattan-prosecutors-seize-20M-headless-bronze-STATUE-Ohio-museum-fears-artwork-showing-Roman-emperor-Marcus-Aurelius-looted-Turkey.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Tristan Nagler, partner at Aurelius said in a statement: "We are delighted to be undertaking this acquisition of an iconic British brand, which pioneered the cruelty-free and natural ingredient movement in the health and beauty market.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/body-shop-bought-over-private-31436184

When thinking about it, one cannot help but to reflect on the of Marcus Aurelius: “The way people behave.

Source: https://spectator.org/no-one-will-remember-us/