The Roman emperor Nero is known as one of history ... suggesting he was plagued by guilt and grief over her death. Nero then married Poppaea, a noblewoman he had fallen in love with, but later ...

Sensitive and handsome, Nero (37 – 68 AD / reigned 54 – 68 AD) started out well as emperor. But his early promise gave way to wild extravagance and murder. His rule ended as violently as it ...

Perhaps it was that his death was followed by outpourings ... Not to suggest that Nero was himself a great emperor—but that he was better than they said he was, and no worse than those who ...

Emperor Nero was one of the most reviled and controversial leaders of Ancient Rome. To some, his reign was a breath of fresh air after his unpopular predecessor, and his failings had no more to do ...

Vitellius was appointed commander of the Lower German Army in 68 AD, just in time for Nero’s death. The following year, his troops proclaimed him emperor and the army marched on Rome.

Most people know Nero as the Mad Emperor of Rome—but that moniker doesn't do this unhinged ruler justice. From his numerous chaotic weddings (in one of which he was the bride) to his ruthless ...