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Nero and the Senate: The Struggle for Power
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's fraught relationship with the Roman Senate, a key institution that shaped his reign and legacy. They delve into the early promise of Nero's rule under Seneca and Burrus, the gradual erosion of senatorial influence, and the deadly consequences of opposition through the Pisonian Conspiracy of 65 AD. The conversation highlights specific figures like Thrasea Paetus and Barea Soranus, whose principled resistance led to their executions, and examines how Nero's increasing autocracy alienated the senatorial class…
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