One of the most feared rulers in history may have been shaped by an even more dangerous force—his own mother.

This episode dives into the shocking story of Agrippina the Younger, the ambitious and manipulative mother of Emperor Nero, whose ruthless pursuit of power helped shape one of ancient Rome's most notorious tyrants. From political schemes and suspicious deaths to betrayal, exile, and murder within the imperial family, this ancient true crime story explores corruption, maternal ambition, Roman history, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power.