Was Nero Really That Bad?

Was Nero really that bad, or has history been telling the same story for 2,000 years without asking who started it? In today’s episode, Ryan looks at the myths, accusations, and contradictions behind Nero’s reputation, and asks whether he was really a monster, a scapegoat, or a warning.

📚 Books Mentioned:

• Nero: Emperor and Court by John F. Drinkwater
• Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero by James Romm
• Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday

🎙️ Check out the full episodes:

• Bert Kreischer on The Daily Stoic Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
• James Romm on The Daily Stoic Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
• Why Narcissistic Leaders Always Fail (In The End)
• Anthony Everitt on The Daily Stoic Podcast

🎶 Song: Unexplored Moon by Miguel Johnson

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