The ancient ruins of Roman Emperor Nero’s private theater were discovered in Rome, according to multiple reports, giving archaeologists access to a historical site that had eluded them for years ...

Emperor Nero is infamous for his cruel nature and debauchery. He is also considered one of history's greatest criminals. He ruled the Roman Empire from 54 A.D. for 14 years until his death at the ...

Ruins of a private theater belonging to the 1st century Roman Emperor Nero have been unearthed in the Italian capital just meters from the Vatican, in what experts are calling an “exceptional ...

Nero was the emperor of Rome from A.D. Oct. 13, 54 to June 9, 68 (lived A.D. 37 to 68). He became the ruler of the Roman Empire after the death of his adopted father, the Emperor Claudius.

When Emperor Claudius died suddenly in A.D. 54, Nero succeeded him to the throne at only 16 years old, leapfrogging over other members of the Julio-Claudian ruling dynasty.

Nero, the great-great-grandson of both the emperor Augustus and Mark Antony, was made emperor of Rome in AD54 at the tender age of 16. He was manoeuvred on to the throne by his mother, who ...

Sensitive and handsome, Nero (37 – 68 AD / reigned 54 – 68 AD) started out well as emperor. But his early promise gave way to wild extravagance and murder. His rule ended as violently as it ...