The Tragic True Story of Emperor Nero | Famous Men of Virtue

The last of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Emperor Nero is an emperor whose story shouldn't be passed over lightly. The history of Rome is marked by great and deplorable men. But what made the Nero's life story such a tragic one?

In this mini-history documentary, we examine the vice of selfishness in the life of Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. From his mother's exile to his brother's murder, from the great fire of Rome to the murder-party-boat, from a nation that loved him to a Senate and Republic that was out for his blood, the Roman Emperor Nero's life is characterized by chaos brought about by his own selfishness.

The lessons from Emperor Nero and his life are ones that we can and should pay attention to. We all fall susceptible to the temptation to see ourselves as better than our neighbor. And as you'll see, the end of selfishness is our own undoing.

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Welcome to Famous Men of Virtue: Rome, a series of narrative historical documentaries on famous figures of virtue and vice from the chronicles of classical history. Hosted by a crowd of Memoria Press favorites, Famous Men of Virtue: Rome takes a close look at virtuous living through the eyes of the prominent individuals of the classical world.

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[classicaltutor]

This is so well done! The narration, the lighting, the images, the music. Bravo!

[martyanderson]

Excellent video, Bryce! & my compliments to the writers (& to all others). I have to admit that "A Mother's Son" gets me every time. I've had a lot of good laughs!

[priscillavelazquezs]

My son watched this with me, he loved it. Thank you!

[sebastiandresilva]

Your latest videos are stunning! Please, keep up the excelent work!

[jimmylorang]

You're a great narrator, Bryce. Thanks for the informative and concise video. Also thanks for reminding us all how evil selfishness and self pride are...especially these days.

[pastormatthew]

Excellent history presentation. Thank you. How I wish cable tv channels (History, Science, etc) and other "history" videos here on YouTube were not so deceitful, dishonest.

[treavam]

"The power hungry and selfish spirit that his mother instilled in him at a young age continued to direct his decisions through the rest of his life." - "Train up a child..."

[amuktadir]

How did A city with min. Infrastructure be As expensive As Mumbai, Rome.

[isrealperez]

I'm very surprised that his his area or his building that he created wasn't destroyed cuz he was the cause of all Christians to die and then and when did Christ come in play when this was happening

[joycemcfarland]

More movies of the bible dont be scared

[grahmedmisten]

I'm not going to condemn you man. But Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life. Your words wise words satisfy like a good meal, but we can't do it on our own.