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Nero's Olympic Triumph: The 67 AD Games
In 67 AD, Emperor Nero embarked on an unprecedented journey to Greece, competing in the Olympic Games and other panhellenic festivals. This episode explores Nero's passionate philhellenism, his controversial victories in chariot racing, singing, and acting, and the political motivations behind his cultural obsession. We examine the ancient sources—Tacitus, Suetonius, Cassius Dio—who paint a picture of a ruler more interested in artistic acclaim than governance, but also consider the possibility that Nero's Greek tour was a strategic move to strengthen ties with the eastern…
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