As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why we are drawn ...

Nero is one of the most infamous of Rome's emperors, but he may not be the complete tyrant history remembers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Everything we know about Nero comes from his enemies. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Roman emperor Nero ranks among ...

Up in flamesThis oil painting from 1771 by French artist Hubert Robert dramatically evokes the devastating Great Fire of Rome in A.D. 64. Album One legend about Nero recounts that, during the ...

Photo from Soprintendenza Speciale Roma Contrary to legend, Nero probably did not play the fiddle during the Great Fire of Rome. But his passion for music — among other performing arts ...

Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago. Today, they remain landmark destinations. As Los Angeles approaches its ...

It will depict Nero as a relatively benign ruler who ... including Christians whom he scapegoated for the great fire of Rome. "But he killed far fewer people than any of his predecessors as ...

Nero oversaw notable events in Rome's history, including the Great Fire of Rome, which burned from July 18 to July 23, in 64 A.D., destroying most of the city. There were rumors that the emperor ...