According to our reporter Suetonius, whose limited sources are not entirely unimpeachable, our beloved princeps has yet again won a talent competition. As is now normal, Tacitus confirms, all other competitors bowed out at the awards ceremonies, claiming that Nero, despite what was generally regarded as a poor showing, richly deserved the top prize awarded for this event.

Vindex threatens revolt in Germania

'Golden House' almost ready for occupancy

Trouble is brewing on the German frontier once again, as natives have become restless. According to anonymous sources, resentment against Rome has been building ever since Gaius 'Caligula'

(cont'd on p. 2)

Without a doubt one of the finest new residences in Rome, work on the 'Golden House' is on schedule, aided by the excessive taxation that prevents serious cost overruns. Nero, it is said,

(cont'd on p. 3)