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Nero's Greek Adventure: The Tour That Shocked Rome
In 66 AD, Emperor Nero embarked on a grand tour of Greece that would scandalize the Roman elite and redefine his reign. This episode explores Nero's year-long sojourn through Hellas, where he competed in Olympic and Pythian games, granted freedom to the province of Achaea, and began the Corinth Canal. We examine the political motivations behind his philhellenism, the cultural impact of his artistic performances, and the financial strain of his extravagances. Drawing on Suetonius, Cassius Dio, and Pausanias, we uncover how Nero's Greek adventure was both a genuine expression of his…
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