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Nero's Alexandrian Grain Fleet: Feeding an Empire
In this episode of Nero: Mad Tyrant or Misunderstood Emperor?, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known but vital aspect of Nero's reign: his management of the Alexandrian grain fleet that fed Rome. They discuss the strategic importance of the port of Ostia, the Claudian harbor improvements, and Nero's own initiatives to secure the grain supply, including the appointment of a praefectus annonae and the use of the Classis Misenensis to convoy grain ships. The episode delves into the logistics of the fleet, the role of shipowners (navicularii), and the impact of the Great Fire of 64 AD…
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