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Nero and the Great Fire: The Christians as Scapegoats
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into one of history's most enduring controversies: Nero's role in the Great Fire of Rome and his subsequent scapegoating of Christians. Drawing on accounts from Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio, they examine the conflicting narratives, the brutal persecution that followed, and how this event shaped early Christian identity and historiography. Discover the origins of the Christian martyrdom tradition, the political calculus behind Nero's actions, and the lasting legacy of this pivotal moment in Roman and religious history.
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