About this episode
This episode explores the life and influence of Agrippina the Younger, a powerful woman in Roman history.
In this episode of the Museum of Femininity we explore the life of Agrippina the younger. A well connected woman she was the Great Granddaughter of Augustus, the sister of Caligula, the wife of Claudius and the mother of Nero. Throughout her life she used her strategic intelligence, determination and influence to not only elevate her son to the position of Emperor but to also place herself in a position of genuine power and respect. In this episode we examine how she reached this point, her p...
People in this episode
Host: Charlotte Appleyard
Topics covered
- Roman history
- female power
- political influence
- family dynamics
- historical figures
Keywords
- Agrippina the Younger
- Roman Empire
- female leadership
- historical analysis
- Emperor Nero
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