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Nero's Alexandrian Grain Fleet: The Engine of Rome
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's ambitious reorganization of the Alexandrian grain fleet that fed Rome. They discuss the shift from Ostia to Puteoli as the primary port, the role of the navicularii (shipowners), and the massive state-owned horrea (warehouses). The conversation highlights how Nero's investments in infrastructure and naval logistics ensured the annona (grain dole) reached the plebeians, bolstering his popularity. Key figures like the praefectus annonae and deities such as Isis Pelagia and Serapis are examined, along with the fleet's symbolic…
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