Nero closes down

Inside the city itself, he most likely had support among the ordinary people. We would now think differently. For years after he died, his tomb was decorated with flowers. Some people wanted to remember him. Yes, he was — except back then you won wreaths not medals. There were, unsurprisingly, plenty of cheating allegations. One account even says he fell out of the chariot during the race, got back in, but gave up before the end — and was still claimed the winner. This expedition is mentioned by several Roman writers who differ on the reasons for it.

Some thought he was scouting for a possible invasion. Others imagined it was scientific exploration to discover the source of the river Nile. It was, of course, turned against him, especially when he got involved in drunken brawls. After one nasty confrontation, he apparently decided that it was wiser to take an armed guard with him. It was an almost poignant end in AD The armies had turned against him and he was deserted by the senior palace officials.

Only his slaves and ex-slaves stayed loyal, helping him to take his own life, and taking his body away for burial. By lucky chance the original tombstones of two of these people have been found — Epaphroditus who guided the hands of Nero with the dagger, and Ecloge, his old nurse who buried him. They are a precious link with the real people around the emperor, beyond myth and hype.

Some Romans thought not. Uncannily, like Elvis Presley, claims soon surfaced that he was still alive somewhere. This is another hint at his popularity with some, for surely no-one would seek power by claiming to be an emperor that everyone detested. You can find translations of both online. Chart the rise and fall of the emperor Nero and make up your own mind about him in Nero: the man behind the myth 27 May — 24 October Buy the beautifully illustrated exhibition book in our online shop.

Map Data. Terms of Use. Report a map error. Exhibitions and events 10 questions about the emperor Nero… and some curious answers The name Nero is synonymous with tyranny, but what do we really know about the infamous Roman emperor?

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