Sensitive and handsome, Nero (37 – 68 AD / reigned 54 – 68 AD) started out well as emperor. But his early promise gave way to wild extravagance and murder. His rule ended as violently as it ...

But this early success has been overshadowed ... perhaps because he wanted more power and freedom. Nero’s first attempt on his mother’s life failed. He invited her to a party by the sea ...