July 19, 64 A.D. The Great Fire of Rome begins. The emperor Nero was rumored to be playing his lyre and singing while the fire burned. He later targeted Christians to take the blame for starting the blaze.
July 19, 64 A.D. The Great Fire of Rome begins. The emperor Nero was rumored to be playing his lyre and singing while the fire burned. He later targeted Christians to take the blame for starting the blaze.
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