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Nero's Palace Coup: The Assassination of Claudius
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the shadowy events surrounding the death of Emperor Claudius in 54 AD. Was it mushrooms, poison, or a palace conspiracy masterminded by Agrippina the Younger? Drawing on Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio, they untangle the conflicting accounts of Claudius's final meal, the role of his taster Halotus, and the physician Xenophon's alleged involvement. They discuss Agrippina's motivations, the swift rise of Nero at just 16, and how Seneca and Burrus helped consolidate power. Along the way, they examine the political…
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