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Nero's Olympic Games: The Emperor Who Bought Victory
In 67 AD, Nero made a spectacle of the Olympic Games, performing in chariot races and singing competitions en route to an unprecedented ten victories. But this was no ordinary athletic festival — Nero's games were a carefully staged political performance, complete with bribes, rigged contests, and a controversial new event: the herald contest. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack the imperial theatrics of Nero's Olympic adventure, from the crowded venues of Olympia to the emperor's triumphant parade through Greece. Along the way, they explore how Nero's love of Greek culture…
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