Nero: Mad Tyrant or Misunderstood Emperor? — Fexingo History
Nero's Egyptian Obsession: The Aswan Quarry Expedition — Fexingo History
This episode details Nero's 67 AD expedition to the Aswan quarries, involving 20,000 soldiers to extract statues and obelisks for the Domus Aurea. It examines the logistics, dangers, political significance, and the intersection of Nero's ambition with Egyptian craftsmanship…