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The Burning of Rome
by Tacitus

Nero
Visit this site to read about one of the most notorious Roman emperors and the chief player in the passage "The Burning of Rome." Based upon this information, compose a live TV broadcast from the place of Nero’s death. Use the occasion to recount the events of his life and to describe the situation at hand. Add a comment about the future of Rome. Deliver your broadcast to the class.

The Great Fire of London
Read about the Great Fire of London and compare it with the burning of Rome. You might like to focus on the fire-fighting strategies used in both instances and the resulting changes in fire-fighting afterwards. Create a Venn diagram or other appropriate graphic organizer to display your results.

 


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