053 Who was Nero?
The British Museum Membercast
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Nero: Myth vs. Reality
This chapter explores the controversial legacy of Emperor Nero, challenging the common perceptions shaped by biased historical sources. It discusses the aftermath of his death, the conspiracies about his survival, and the infamous narrative of him fiddling during the Great Fire of Rome. The chapter emphasizes the complexity of Nero's image, the political motivations for his vilification, and the historical inaccuracies surrounding key events of his reign.
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