Daily Archives for 15 December 2012


December 15: The Birth of Nero

On 15 December 37 CE, the Roman Emperor Nero was born. During his lifetime, he was known as a brutal and tyrannical man. It is suspected that he had his step brother, Britannicus, who was also his opponent to the throne, poisoned. After his Great Uncle Emperor Claudius died in 54, Nero managed to gain […]