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Nero and the Pisonian Conspiracy of 65 AD
The Pisonian Conspiracy of 65 AD was the most serious plot against Nero's life, involving senators, equestrians, and even the Praetorian Guard. This episode explores the conspiracy's key figures: Gaius Calpurnius Piso, the senator chosen to replace Nero; the poet Lucan, whose epic Pharsalia criticized tyranny; Seneca the Younger, Nero's former tutor, forced to suicide; and Subrius Flavus, the tribune who nearly killed Nero. We examine the motives—ranging from political dissatisfaction to personal grievances—and the brutal aftermath, including the deaths of Seneca, Lucan, and…
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