Rome
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Nero Claudius Drusus. Son, brother, and father of kings
Nero Claudius Drusus, often relegated to the periphery of Julio-Claudian narratives as “Tiberius’ brother,” demands a bolder brushstroke on the canvas of history. His vibrant, albeit truncated, life transcends the label of mere appendage. Drusus was, in truth, a sculptor of shadows, shaping the dynasty’s ascent with a potent blend of military brilliance, political finesse, Continue reading
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Caractacus, King of the Britons
In 43 AD the Emperor Claudius set his sights on finishing what his great great granduncle Julius Caesar had started nearly a century previously, the Roman conquest of Britain. Since Caesar’s first abortive invasion of the island, relations between the Roman province and the island had recovered and even flourished. Economically, strong trade networks formed Continue reading
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Macrinus, the Equestrian Emperor
Cassius Dio compared his emperorship to an ass being led up to the palace. Continue reading
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The Colossus of Nero
Where better to start our whirlwind adventure of the ancient world than with one of the most ‘colossal’ monuments. It was commissioned by the last Julio Claudian emperor, Nero, in 64 AD to be erected in the vestibule of his Domus Aurea (the notorious imperial villa complex that was built in the aftermath of the Continue reading
About Me
A bit lazy? Yes. A historian? I’ve been known to dabble. Ancient history is my passion, from studying at uni to indulging in my spare time, I’m always looking to learn more. Hopefully we can enjoy some casual journeys through the ancient world together.
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