Emperor Nero persecuted the Christians because of their differences.

Many people were scared of christianity and what it was becoming. Admission was FREE.Ħ Christianity In ancient Rome the religion was that of the Roman Gods. Not everyone liked the bloody sports, but many did. There were also battles between men and wild animals. This is where the ancient Romans gathered to watch bloody combat between professional fighters called gladiators.ĥ Colosseum Bloody Battles! Wild Animals! The only opposition, Claudius’ son Britannicus, was poisoned soon after.Ĥ Colosseum Gladiators! 50,000 Seated Spectators! She was banned from Rome for many years before she came back and killed Emperor Claudius to put her son on the throne. He was personable and had a certain way with people Unfortunately for Nero (and Rome) his rule would end as violently as it beganģ Agrippina Nero’s mother, Agrippina, was a very dominating woman Control of the military, Government and people.Ģ Early beginnings In the beginning, Nero was well liked. The roman empire lasts over 500 years with 140 different emperors.

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