64 AD: The Night Rome Burned — And Christians Took the Blame

In July of 64 AD, the greatest city on Earth went up in flames. For six terrifying days, Rome burned — temples collapsed, neighborhoods vanished, and tens of thousands were left homeless. As panic spread, Emperor Nero faced a political nightmare: someone had to take the blame. In this episode, we explore the Great Fire of Rome, the rise of rumors surrounding Nero, and how a small, misunderstood religious group — the early Christians — became history’s most convenient scapegoat. This is the story of fear, power, propaganda, and the first great wave of Christian persecution.