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The Great Fire of Rome: Nero's Inferno
In July of 64 AD, a fire erupted near the Circus Maximus that would rage for six days, destroying over two-thirds of Rome. This episode dives into the Great Fire's physical devastation, Nero's response—including emergency relief and ambitious rebuilding—and the enduring rumor that the emperor 'fiddled' while his city burned. We explore how the fire shaped Nero's legacy, from the construction of the Domus Aurea to the scapegoating of Christians. Using accounts from Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio, we separate fact from fiction and examine the political and…
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