These attempts were thwarted and those behind them were either killed or were forced to kill themselves.ġ3 Nero Nero was the emperor of Rome. There were several attempts to murder him through access to his Imperial guards by freed slaves. What threw the senate and the people off after this was the fact that Nero, already under suspicion by many of insanity, was singing during the parts of the fire. 10 of Rome’s 14 districts were destroyedġ1 Fire cont. Many hypothesize that Nero himself started the fire, though that was never proven. Many houses crumpled during large earthquakes People were trampled under the feet of a fleeing crowd But the worst was yet to comeġ0 The Great Fire During Nero’s rule there was a great fire that lasted for six days.

Nero ordered Christians to be thrown to the lions as part of the entertainment in the Colosseum.Ĩ Omens There were several “Omens” that Tacitus describes as a sign of a necessity to remove Nero from Powerĩ Unlucky birds settled on the capitol building Emperor Nero persecuted the Christians because of their differences. Many people were scared of christianity and what it was becoming. Admission was FREE.Ħ Christianity In ancient Rome the religion was that of the Roman Gods. Not everyone liked the bloody sports, but many did. There were also battles between men and wild animals. This is where the ancient Romans gathered to watch bloody combat between professional fighters called gladiators.ĥ Colosseum Bloody Battles! Wild Animals!

The only opposition, Claudius’ son Britannicus, was poisoned soon after.Ĥ Colosseum Gladiators! 50,000 Seated Spectators!

She was banned from Rome for many years before she came back and killed Emperor Claudius to put her son on the throne. He was personable and had a certain way with people Unfortunately for Nero (and Rome) his rule would end as violently as it beganģ Agrippina Nero’s mother, Agrippina, was a very dominating woman Control of the military, Government and people.Ģ Early beginnings In the beginning, Nero was well liked. The roman empire lasts over 500 years with 140 different emperors.

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