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Nero’s Golden House: The Domus Aurea and Imperial Luxury
Episode 88 of Fexingo History's Nero series dives deep into the Domus Aurea — Nero’s vast pleasure palace that sprawled across the heart of Rome after the Great Fire of 64 AD. Lucas and Luna explore the architectural innovations of the complex, from the pioneering concrete dome of the octagonal hall to the lavish gold-leaf ceilings, frescoes, and revolving dining room. They discuss the architects Severus and Celer, the controversy over land seized from the Roman elite, and how the Domus Aurea reflected Nero’s vision of himself as a sun-god. The episode also examines the later damnatio…
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