Latest / Nero: Mad Tyrant or Misunderstood Emperor? — Fexingo History
Nero and the Pisonian Conspiracy of 65 AD
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Pisonian Conspiracy of 65 AD, the most serious plot against Nero's life. They examine the motivations of the conspirators led by Gaius Calpurnius Piso, the involvement of prominent senators, equestrians, and praetorian guards, and the brutal crackdown that followed. The episode covers the role of the praetorian prefect Faenius Rufus, the poet Lucan's bitter verses, and the forced suicide of Seneca the Younger. They delve into the aftermath—how Nero's suspicion poisoned his rule, leading to the deaths of many elites and the alienation…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.