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Nero's Public Works: Aqueducts, Ports, and Urban Renewal
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's ambitious public works program beyond the Domus Aurea. From the completion of the Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus aqueducts to the construction of the Portus harbor at Ostia, Nero's building projects reshaped Rome's infrastructure. They discuss the relief efforts after the Great Fire, including new building codes and firebreaks, and examine how these projects were funded and their impact on the Roman populace. Specific focus on the Aqua Traiana, the Portus complex, and the new insula regulations. The episode also…
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