Secrets Of The Dead: Great Fire Of Rome

In the early hours of July 19, 64 A.D., a fire struck Rome, engulfing some of the greatest buildings in antiquity and devastating the teeming city. Did the frivolous emperor Nero burn down his own capital city to fulfill dreams of a new city dedicated to him? Careful historical investigation and modern techniques in forensic analysis are used to examine the fire's origin, producing a compelling new explanation for who or what was responsible.