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Nero and the Armenian War: Corbulo's Campaign
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's eastern frontier policy through the lens of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo's campaigns in Armenia. They discuss the strategic importance of Armenia as a buffer state between Rome and Parthia, the Roman defeat at Rhandeia in 62 AD, Corbulo's meticulous logistics and discipline, the coronation of Tiridates I by Nero in Rome, and the lasting peace that followed. The conversation also touches on the role of the legions III Gallica and VI Ferrata, the fortress at Zeugma, and the diplomatic finesse that secured Roman prestige without a costly…
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