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Nero and the Great Fire of Rome: Truth vs Myth
We often picture Nero fiddling while Rome burned, but the reality of AD 64 is far more complex than Suetonius’s lurid tales. In this episode, we peel back the layers of propaganda to examine what actually happened in the summer of 64. Lucas and Luna discuss the urban planning of ancient Rome, the density of the insulae, and how a fire could spread so catastrophically despite Roman building codes. We look at Nero’s immediate response, his open palaces for the homeless, and the grain subsidies he provided during the crisis. Was it arson or accident? We analyze the archaeological evidence of…
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