The legend that Emperor Nero fiddled as Rome burned is likely false, as the violin did not exist at the time. Nero was accused of starting the fire to build a bigger palace, but the cause is unknown. Nero had his wives and mother killed and committed suicide after a rebellion. Greece postponed the Olympics for Nero to compete and added musical events due to his interest in singing and acting.
Emperor Nero Rome is said to have fiddled as Rome burned for six days in the year AD 64, but most historians believe this is just a legend. This legend is thought to have originated from the fact that Nero was 35 miles (56.33 km) away playing at his villa, even after hearing news of the fire; however, the violin had not been invented at the time of the Great Fire. Some people accused Nero of starting the fire that destroyed much of Rome so he could build a bigger palace for himself, and his lack of immediate response could have been interpreted as “fiddling” and not offering relief. It is not known for certain what caused the fire.
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Emperor Nero is said to have had both his wives and his mother killed.
Nero committed suicide without heirs to the throne after the Roman people rebelled against him and his death led to a civil war.
Greece postponed the Olympic Games by a year so Nero could compete in AD 66. They also added musical competition in addition to athletic events, because the emperor had a well-documented interest in singing and acting.
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