Claudius, Agrippina, and Nero: A Tale of Murder, Intrigue, and a Mother’s Love

Commentary Pity the poor Emperor Claudius (10 BC–54 AD). Lame and deaf, bullied by his family, humiliated by his predecessor, manipulated by his advisers, betrayed by his first wife, forced to divorce his second wife, and betrayed by his third wife. Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. In the year 49, Claudius was […]