How Nero Betrayed the Mother Who Made Him

When a young Nero ascended the Roman throne it was all because of his mother, Agrippina the Younger. But behind the propaganda reliefs and imperial coinage lay a fragile illusion that quickly shattered into Rome's most pivotal betrayals. I examine the Nero and Agrippina Sebasteion relief at Aphrodisias, Roman imperial propaganda, and how the reality of a serene mother and son depiction, was actually a front for hostile politics. Nero would meet his end but not before ensuring Agrippina was no longer a threat, but why then was this relief made and what is the context behind it? If you enjoyed this video, you'll also enjoy my other essays, picking apart ancient propaganda: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZdDLazJ0YRR3DnBuqIWnn43mM8x52bXw Images used from public domain sites such as Wikimedia commons unless stated otherwise in the video. AI usage: the usage of ai has been limited to sourcing the most relevant images as well as background removal of artwork, never to generate new images. I also use ai for research, source compilation and script refining but of course, all is fact checked personally. #nero #ancienthistory #documentary