Nero and the Great Fire: The Real Story

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, separating fact from fiction. They explore the fire's origin in the Circus Maximus, its devastating path through the city, and Nero's controversial response. Lucas explains the topography of Rome's regions, the role of the Praetorian Guard under Tigellinus, and how the fire enabled Nero's grand Domus Aurea project. They discuss the scapegoating of Christians, the historical reliability of Tacitus, Suetonius, and Cassius Dio, and the stubborn myth of Nero fiddling while Rome burned. Along the way, they touch on the fire's impact on Roman architecture and urban planning, including new building codes. The episode ends with a reflection on how a disaster can become a turning point, both for a city and for a ruler's reputation. #GreatFireofRome #Nero #AncientRome #DomusAurea #Tacitus #Suetonius #CassiusDio #Tigellinus #CircusMaximus #PraetorianGuard #ChristianScapegoats #RomanArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #64AD #RomanHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Fire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo