Nero Apr 2026

: A paper from Scholar Works at Harding suggests Nero’s "madness" was actually a calculated, theatrically motivated strategy used to rule according to his own interests.

Recent scholarship often challenges the traditional narrative established by ancient historians like Suetonius and Tacitus , who were often biased toward the Roman elite. : A paper from Scholar Works at Harding

Not so bad, actually: Nero in the 'Journal of Roman Studies' : A paper from Scholar Works at Harding

Nero’s reign left a lasting mark on religious history and folklore. : A paper from Scholar Works at Harding

: Studies available on Academia.edu explore how the architecture of Nero's Domus Aurea (Golden House) used astronomical alignments to position him as a "solar" king.