Nero and the Praetorian Guard: The Emperor's Betrayers

Everyone knows Nero was overthrown by the Praetorian Guard in 68 AD, but who were these elite soldiers and how did they become kingmakers? This episode explores the Praetorian Guard's origins under Augustus, their transformation under Tiberius and Sejanus, and their crucial role in Nero's rise and fall. We examine the shift from imperial protectors to political assassins, focusing on key figures like Nymphidius Sabinus, who betrayed Nero for a promise of gold, and the Guard's role in the succession crises that followed. Discover how the Praetorians were bribed by Galba, Otho, and Vitellius in the Year of the Four Emperors, ultimately leading to their disbandment by Constantine. A story of loyalty, greed, and the brutal mechanics of Roman imperial power. #Nero #PraetorianGuard #RomanEmpire #NymphidiusSabinus #Sejanus #YearOfTheFourEmperors #EmperorGalba #CastraPraetoria #Agrippina #Tigellinus #Spirus #Epaphroditus #RomanHistory #FexingoHistory #AncientRome #ImperialGuard #Betrayal #PowerPolitics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo