Year 62 was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Roman Empire · After the death of Burrus and the disgrace of Seneca, Nero, free from their influence, becomes a megalomaniacal artist fascinated by Hellenism and the Orient. Tigellinus becomes Nero's counselor. From this time onward his rule becomes highly abusive. · A great earthquake damages cities in Calabria, including Pompeii. · Battle of Rhandeia: Romans under Lucius Caesennius Paetus are defeated by a Parthian-Armenian army under King Tiridates of Parthia. · A violent storm destroys 200 ships in the port of Portus. By topic Arts and Sciences · Lucan writes a history of the conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey. Religion · Paul of Tarsus is imprisoned in Rome (approximate

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