Ancient poem praising Emperor Nero deciphered

It was found at Oxyrhynchus Egypt and dates to about 200 years after his death, leaving researchers with a mystery, who wrote it and why?

http://www.livescience.com/22650-ancient-poem-praises-nero-poppaea.html

Severed hands discovered in Ancient Egypt palace

They were found at Avaris and date back 3,600 years to a time when the
Hyksos controlled part of Egypt.

http://www.livescience.com/22267-severed-hands-ancient-egypt-palace.html