

At the time, Christians were unpopular in the Roman Empire, as were the Jews in Egypt.Historians theorize that Nero started the fire, or that he played the violin as Rome burnt to ashes. In 64 AD, the Great Fire ravaged most of Rome.Although Nero helped victims, he used an unpopular group as a scapegoat, the Christians.In 64 A.D, the Great Fire, burned down most of most of Rome, as Nero played violin.Took up 1/3 of Rome’s available living space covered the slopes of the Palatine, Esquiline, and Caelian.Meaning, Golden House in Latin, Nero’s palace was built after most of Rome burnt down.Astrong demand was made that patrons should have the right of taking away the freedoms of free men Nero supported the free men and ruled that patrons did not possess that right.

Restrictions were put on the amount of bail and fines fees for lawyers were limited.Often made rulings that pleased the lower class.Nero invested vast sums in building large Athletics, Theatrical, and Bathing infrastructures.Imposed that Senators anoint themselves with oil.Invested large sums in building large athletic, theatrical, and bathing infrastructures.Blending cultures of Greek, Oriental, and Egyptian.

