What Rome, London and Chicago can teach a devastated L.A.
Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.
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Rethinking Nero
Myth-believers to the end, Bruschini would conclude, the same who believed that foolishness about fiddling while Rome burned and who would fail to appreciate the tragedy of Nero’s final day ...
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10 Worst Roman Emperors To Have Ever Lived
It’s said that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. This probably isn’t literal, but it sure paints a good picture of his distaste for the city. Nero was popular with the commoners, but everyone ...
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Bust of Nero during his reign
A rumor had spread of Nero’s behavior during the fire: although he hadn’t fiddled while Rome burned, he had been singing. With Nero’s mother dead and his tutor retired, the emperor was ...
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Modern University Professor: Does He Fiddle as Rome Burns?
He justifiably asks: "If Nero became infamous for fiddling while Rome burned, what will be the future reputation of the modern college professor?" Williams can be easily criticized: his writing is ...