Formidable Dames: The Women Behind, Beside and Beyond the Emperor Nero
Event Type: Branch
Takes Place: 13th March 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Newport Minster, St Thomas’ Square, NEWPORT, IW PO30 1BG
Description: The court of emperor Nero was full of influential women – his ambitious mother Agrippina, his long-suffering wife Octavia (and her formidable replacement Poppaea Sabina), and many others. Whilst he ruled as a playboy autocrat, often his decisions and actions were influenced by these women. This talk considers Nero's reign and the women in his court with a look at both contemporary sources and later-day interpretations.
Price: Talks free to national HA members and students, visitors £3
Email: jacobscme@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalAssociationIW
Organiser: Historical Association Isle of Wight Branch
Lecturer: Dr Carey Fleiner, Senior Lecturer, School of History, Archaeology and Philosophy, University of Winchester
Region: South-East England