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explain why emperor nero is famously known for fiddling while rome burned
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emperor nero is famously known for ‘fiddling while rome burned’ because it is said that he played the fiddle while rome was being destroyed by the great fire of 64 ad. this widely-spread anecdote is likely false, as nero was known to have shown great compassion while overseeing the rebuilding effort of rome.
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