Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned?
No fiddle existed in Rome. Ancient writers disagree on whether Nero sang during the fire of 64 AD, and Tacitus called the story a rumor.
Starter thread · AI-reviewed against its sources
No fiddle existed in Rome. Ancient writers disagree on whether Nero sang during the fire of 64 AD, and Tacitus called the story a rumor.
Starter thread · AI-reviewed against its sources