An old story has passed down from the history of the ancient Roman empire: while the ancient city of Rome went up in flames, the emperor Nero “fiddled while Rome burned.” That may true; or it may not be. But we do know, according to the ancient Roman historian Tacitus, it is not far from the truth.
Nero's Fire Folly
Nero's Fire Folly
Nero's Fire Folly
An old story has passed down from the history of the ancient Roman empire: while the ancient city of Rome went up in flames, the emperor Nero “fiddled while Rome burned.” That may true; or it may not be. But we do know, according to the ancient Roman historian Tacitus, it is not far from the truth.