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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Nero and the Great Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Dio Cassius' history of the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE and Nero's role in the event are recounted.
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Article
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to death.