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Nero's Lost Provinces: The Persian Dream That Never Was
We often picture Nero as a mad tyrant or a flamboyant artist, but this episode uncovers his serious geopolitical ambitions in the East. We explore the Treaty of Rhandeia, where Nero secured Armenia for Parthia’s Tiridates without firing a shot, proving his diplomatic acumen was far sharper than his contemporaries allowed. We also look at the Frumentarii, the imperial secret police who operated with terrifying efficiency under Tigellinus, and how they suppressed dissent during the Pisonian conspiracy. Beyond politics, we examine Nero’s economic reforms, including his controversial tax policies…
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