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Nero's Greek Dream: Freedom and Farce at the Isthmian Games
In 67 AD, Nero traveled to Greece and did something no Roman emperor had ever done: he declared the province free from tribute and taxation at the Isthmian Games in Corinth. But was it genuine philhellenism, a propaganda stunt, or a desperate bid for popularity as his regime unraveled? This episode unpacks Nero's grand tour— his performance at every major Greek festival, the awarding of 1,808 first-place crowns, his controversial 'liberation' speech, and the backlash back in Rome. We examine the decree itself (preserved in an inscription at Acraephia), the role of his advisor…
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