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HS042 - Agrippina the Younger


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In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Agrippina the Younger — Roman empress, political strategist, mother of Nero, and full-time operator in a world powered by paranoia. She maneuvered her way through imperial politics, possibly poisoned a husband, and raised a son who would eventually return the favour. Roman family dynamics were… intense. Let’s squirt!


Topics: Agrippina the Younger, Roman Empire, Nero’s mother, Julio-Claudian dynasty, Roman imperial politics, women in ancient Rome, palace intrigue history, History Squirt

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History SquirtBy Ron Thompson