The year was 54CE and a 16 year old boy was made the emperor of Rome.  Now young emperors weren't all that uncommon in the Roman Empire, but this particular teenage boy was thrust into power through twist and turns of fate as well as the evil genius of his powerhungry mother.  In this episode of HPH we're telling you about his childhood and how his mommy worked her way to the top of the Roman food chain, so that her little boy could some day be ruler.  It's a wild story, and we know you're going to love it, so just go ahead and grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy this episode of Hundred Proof History titled Nero Part I: Mother Knows Best!

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