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AbstractThis article examines the way in which Agrippina, the mother of the emperor Nero, is depicted in Handel’s opera Agrippina. The opera’s libretto, written by Cardinal Vincenzo Grimani, draws upon the historical information in Suetonius’ biography of... see more

AbstractThis article examines the way in which Agrippina, the mother of the emperor Nero, is depicted in Handel’s opera Agrippina. The opera’s libretto, written by Cardinal Vincenzo Grimani, draws upon the historical information in Suetonius’ biography of... see more

Tenemos varios artículos que nos hablan de la presencia efectiva de Augusto y Tiberio en Hispania. Calígula, Claudio y Nerón por lo que sabemos no estuvieron en la Península Ibérica, si bien su presencia se dio de diversas formas. De Nerón, José Mª. Blázq... see more

Both Otho and Nero are usually regarded as ‘bad’ emperors in thehistorical record, and their conduct is often assimilated. YetSuetonius’ treatment of their suicides, while cleverly approximatingthe two events, nevertheless shows clear differences. While N... see more

The paper presents the historical background of the Pseudo-Senecan play Octavia. The work of an unknown author, it depicts the sad fate of Nero's first wife and daughter of Claudius, Octavia, who was exiled because of Nero's impending marriage to Poppaea ... see more

Tenemos varios artículos que nos hablan de la presencia efectiva de Augusto y Tiberio en Hispania. Calígula, Claudio y Nerón por lo que sabemos no estuvieron en la Península Ibérica, si bien su presencia se dio de diversas formas. De Nerón, José Mª. Blázq... see more

Throughout history, men have fought over the question of who would be the next one to rule over ancestral territory. History is filled with stories of people who wanted so badly to be "king" or "emperor" that they tried every ploy that they could think of... see more

The apocalyptic beasts in Revelation chap. 13 have been identified with a variety of historical persons. Such interpretive practicereveals a sort of hermeneutical narcissism. Before considering the contemporaryrelevance one has to consider the historical ... see more

AbstractTacitus’ portrayal of Agrippina MinorAncient historiography has more in common with the historical novel than with modem historiography. The Annals of Tacitus should be seen as an artistic, narrative text which demands active participation by the ... see more

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