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Nero and the Eastern Trade Routes: Spices, Silk, and Roman Ambition
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's engagement with Rome's eastern trade networks—a topic often overshadowed by his artistic pursuits and political intrigues. They discuss the Indian Ocean monsoon routes, the role of Palmyrene merchants, and the diplomatic missions that reached as far as the court of the Kushan Empire. Lucas explains how Nero's patronage of luxury goods like pepper, silk, and frankincense shaped Roman commerce and foreign policy, while Luna draws connections to the emperor's broader Hellenistic ambitions. The conversation…
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