Was Nero The Worst Emperor Of Ancient Rome? | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Was Nero really Rome’s worst emperor, or just history’s favourite villain?
From the Great Fire of Rome to deadly scandal and intrigue, Dr Shushma Malik from the University of Cambridge joins us to dig into the truth behind the legend.
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