July 19
July 19
Nero’s Rome burns
The great fire of Rome breaks out and destroys much of the city beginning on July 19 in the year 64. Despite the well‑known stories, there is no evidence that…
This Year in History:
64
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The great fire of Rome breaks out and destroys much of the city beginning on July 19 in the year 64. Despite the well‑known stories, there is no evidence that…