The Year of the Four Emperors
Following Nero's death, Rome plunged into chaos as contenders vied for control, sparking a series of battles and power struggles known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
Following the death of Emperor Nero
Following the death of Emperor Nero, the Roman Empire plunged into chaos as the question of succession loomed large.
Galba’s uprising against Nero’s reign
Galba's uprising against Nero's reign stands as a defining moment in the tumultuous history of ancient Rome.
Nero’s visit to Greece
Nero's visit to Greece was marked by his enthusiastic participation in various athletic competitions, where he displayed remarkable prowess
The liberation of Greece from taxation
Nero's reign witnessed a significant decree: the liberation of Greece from taxation. Nero sought to honor its legacy
Colossal golden statue portraying him as a god
Nero's egotistical & megalomaniacal tendencies reached new heights with the commissioning of a colossal golden statue portraying him as a god
Nero brazenly accused the Christians of igniting the flames
Nero brazenly accused the Christians of igniting the flames that consumed the city. Nero unleashed a brutal campaign of persecution of them
Nero’s response to the catastrophic fire that ravaged Rome
Nero's response to the catastrophic fire that ravaged Rome was swift and controversial. He introduced a fire tax.
Rome was engulfed in a catastrophic fire
During Nero's reign, Rome was engulfed in a catastrophic fire that ravaged the city for six days, leaving devastation in its wake.
The tragic demise of his ex-wife Octavia
Poppaea's influence over Nero was profound, leading to the tragic demise of his ex-wife Octavia.