Episode CLVI – Agrippina, Mother of Nero
As the mother of Roman Emperor Nero, Agrippina struggled to retain influence and have her voice heard.
Emperors of Rome · Dr Emma Southon
January 12, 202127m 9s
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Show Notes
As the wife to the Emperor and daughter of Germanicus, Agrippina had grown accustomed to being a voice of influence in Rome. When her son Nero takes the title this changes, and she struggles to have her voice heard.
Part V of 'Empresses of Rome'
Guest:
Dr Emma Southon (Historian and author of Agrippina: Empress, Exile, Hustler, Whore).