What Made Nero the Most Evil Boyfriend in Ancient History?

What was it really like to be loved by Nero, one of the most infamous emperors in Ancient Rome? Behind the luxury, power and prestige of the Roman imperial court was a terrifying world of jealousy, manipulation, political marriages and deadly consequences. In this video, we explore Nero’s disturbing relationships with Octavia, Poppaea, Sporus and Pythagoras, as well as the influence of his mother Agrippina. From forced marriages and public humiliation to exile, murder and some of the strangest relationships ever recorded in Roman history, Nero’s private life was every bit as chaotic as his reign. If Nero fell in love with you, becoming close to the most powerful man in Rome might have been the worst thing that could happen to you.