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Nero is remembered as a cautionary tale of power and excess. Thoughtless, cowardly and utterly disinterested in his people, Nero holds a space of contempt in the eyes of history. But is this view of him entirely fair? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

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How Should History Remember Emperor Nero? | Tony Robinson's Romans | Odyssey
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History
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English

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