The Man who Fiddled as Rome Burned
About this episode
The episode examines the rise and reign of Emperor Nero and the impact of his persecution of Christians on contemporary life.
Today is the anniversary of the horrifying death of Emperor Nero. He was a terrible figure, as violent as he was unvirtuous. How did he rise to power and what drove his entire reign? And what is the impact of his persecution of the Christians on our life today? Marcus examines this. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com
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