Don't Look Now

279 - Nero Fiddled (or Luted) while Rome Burned


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Today's topic is the Roman Emperor Nero, or Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus to be more exact.  Most famous today for possibly enjoying the great fire of Rome a bit too much and for persecuting Christians afterwards, we take a look at the actual history.  What all did Nero get up to that has made him a villain to this day?  How much is true and how much is made up by political enemies?  Take as listen and see what we could find.

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Don't Look NowBy Jeni McDonald and Will Hageman

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