Nero's Golden House

February 2, 2001
50 min
Season 20 - Episode 4: Nero's Golden House

Season 20 - Episode 4: Nero's Golden House

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Overview

Ten years into his reign, the notorious emperor Nero attempted to build the largest palace the Romans would ever see, the Domus Aurea or "Golden House". What remains of the building today lies alongside the Colosseum, barely noticed, but after 30 years of renovation it has reopened to the public. 4/6.

Episode Information

TV Show

Timewatch

Season

Season 20

Episode Number

4

Air Date

February 2, 2001

Runtime

50 minutes