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Was Nero really playing the fiddle while Rome burned?

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Edited by Weird History Facts, Monday, 1 Apr 2024, 13:16

The myth of Nero playing the fiddle during the Great Fire of Rome is widely debated. While there's no evidence of a fiddle in ancient Rome, historical accounts, such as Tacitus's, provide conflicting narratives. It remains a historical puzzle.


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