experts say the study of these pigments can give insights into ancient and more modern Italian art. Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, or Nero for short, was the last emperor of the Julio ...

In Rome, archaeologists at the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero's grand palace ... Egyptian blue ingot bridges two significant periods in art history: the Renaissance revival of its techniques and ...

Not to suggest that Nero was himself a great emperor—but that he was better ... with an aptitude for art rather than war. His sly and ambitious mother, Agrippina, was accused of plotting to ...

Sensitive and handsome, Nero (37 – 68 AD / reigned 54 – 68 AD) started out well as emperor. But his early promise gave way to wild extravagance and murder. His rule ended as violently as it ...

The Great Fire of Rome took place in 64 A.D. during the time of Roman Emperor Nero. Following the horrific fire, Nero falsely ...