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Nero's Alexandrian Grain Fleet: The Engine of Rome
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive deep into the mechanics of Rome's grain supply during Nero's reign, focusing on the massive fleet that brought Egyptian wheat to the capital. They explore the journey from Alexandria to Puteoli and Ostia, the role of the praefectus annonae, and the complex contracts with navicularii (shipowners). The conversation covers the dangers of the Mediterranean voyage, the political power of the annona, and how Nero managed the system amid crises like the Fire of 64 AD and the Great Inflation. Listeners will learn about the horrea (granaries), the cult of…
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