A Conversation for Nero - Roman Emperor (37 AD - 68 AD)
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Fufidius Started conversation May 3, 2006
Nice entry-and a welcome assistance for my Latin homework
There's one change I'd like to suggest:
"However, the historians Suetonius and Tacitus report that, instead of taking charge and attempting to put a stop to the disaster, Nero stood on the roof of his palace and sang a song called 'The Capture of Troy'."
In truth, Nero wasn't even at Rome during the fire. Unfortunately, Suetonius, one of our best sources for this subject, had a thing for scandals.
It is true that he purposely delayed a response to contain the fire so he could have space for his 'golden house'.
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echomikeromeo Posted May 3, 2006
I'm glad you enjoyed the entry, Fufidius.
That's why it says that Suetonius and Tacitus 'reported' as such.
Those Roman historians liked a story better than the truth, so we'll never really know for sure what happened back then. Of course, the same could be said for any period in history.
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Fufidius Posted May 3, 2006
Fair enough, though you might want to put in something about Nero not being there.
(Hey! I hear the president of Mrflgistan just married an three-headed space alien Elvis clone! )
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