Dan Snow's History Hit · June 29, 2026 · 51:20

Agrippina the Younger

Agrippina the Younger was one of the most powerful players in Roman history: a ruthless political operator who clawed her way to co-rule the empire, only to be murdered by the son she put on the throne. Dan Snow is joined by historian Dr Emma Southon to unravel the extraordinary, blood-soaked life of Rome's most formidable woman.

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Highlights

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Agrippina the Younger's Ruthless Political Rise

Agrippina the Younger clawed her way to become one of the most powerful players in Roman history, co-ruling the empire alongside her son.

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Murder of Agrippina by Her Son Nero

Agrippina was ultimately murdered on the orders of her son, the emperor Nero, whom she had herself installed as ruler.

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References

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Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire — Emma Southon — Guest author's latest book.

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