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Nero's Secret Diplomacy: The Parthian Coronation of 66 AD
In 66 AD, Nero orchestrated one of Rome's most astonishing diplomatic spectacles: a grand ceremony in the Forum where Tiridates of Armenia knelt before Nero and received his crown. But the real story is the secret negotiation that preceded it, involving a young Roman nobleman sent as Nero's envoy to the Parthian court. This episode follows that envoy—Claudius Pollio—and reveals how the peace of Rhandeia was preserved through personal bonds, bribes, and a shared love of theater. We explore the delicate dance between Nero and the Parthian king Vologases, the role of the Roman general…
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