The Great Fire of Rome
Did arson or accident ignite Rome’s inferno?
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27 mins
Explore the Great Fire of 64 CE in Rome, which devastated a third of the city and fueled Nero’s infamy. Discover how disaster, propaganda, and persecution reshaped the empire’s politics, religion, and urban design.
Ep 1:
Were Fires a Constant Danger in Ancient Rome?
Ep 2:
How Much of Rome Was Destroyed During the Great Fire?
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Discussions (11)
Dan
Level 6 · 9 mo agoNero burned that shit down
Vance
Level 4 · 8 mo agoNero’s mixtape was fire
Leo
Level 3 · 8 mo agoI don't think nature was the main culprit. The fire spread due to cheap materials used in the insulae to maximize profit for the landlords.
