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The Great Fire of Rome

Secrets of the Dead

Run Time: 56 mins

Air Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002

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Season 3 - Episode 4

The Great Fire of Rome

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In 64 AD, Rome was the most magnificent city in the world. Then, in the early hours of July 19, fire broke out in the cook shops and cafés lining the Circus Maximus. Centuries later, questions linger. Was the fire an accident, or was it arson? Is Tacitus a reliable witness? Nero blamed the catastrophe on the Christians — is there any truth to his accusation?

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