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Nero's Greek Tour: The Emperor Who Played Olympia
We leave the Senate chambers and the burning streets behind to follow Nero’s journey into the heart of Greece, a region he loved more than Rome itself. This episode explores his controversial decision to compete as an athlete in the Panhellenic Games, a move that scandalized the Roman elite but thrilled his Greek subjects. We examine the specific rules of the Hellanodikai, the judges who oversaw these events, and how Nero managed to win every contest he entered, from chariot racing to singing. You will hear about the political maneuvering that allowed him to bypass standard regulations, the…
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