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Nero and the Freedom of the Greeks 67 AD
In 67 AD, Nero made a stunning announcement at the Isthmian Games in Corinth — he declared Greece free and autonomous, remitting taxes and granting privileges unseen since the classical era. This episode unpacks the 'Freedom of the Greeks' declaration, Nero's Grand Tour of Achaia, his performances at Greek festivals, and the political calculus behind his philhellenism. We explore the reaction in Rome, the role of his freedman Acratus, the legacy of Flamininus' earlier declaration, and how Vespasian later reversed the policy. Was this genuine admiration or imperial…
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