Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.

He also infamously blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, kickstarting one of history’s most notorious persecutions. Many contemporaries blamed Nero for starting the fire himself ...

Deputy Fire Chief Bernard C. Kaier said the alarm was raised at 1:53 a.m. for a fire that started in the kitchen at 201 ...

From ancient times to the present, urban fires have wrought havoc on cities, causing destruction and death on a massive scale. Whether caused intentionally or by an accidental spark, they have changed ...

Widely criticized after the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, the Emperor Nero tried to divert attention away from his own failings by providing an easy scapegoat: the Christians. Although the ...

Worse was yet to come. The Great Fire of Rome lasted for six days and seven nights. It destroyed or damaged 10 of Rome’s 14 districts and many homes, shops and temples. Sing-along with Nero Nero ...

“Fire was essential for lighting, cooking, and heating. Consequently almost all the emperors had big fires during their reigns.” It also happens that Nero was not in Rome when the Great Fire ...

While we certainly sympathize with Americans' tragedy — especially with the multitude of Filipinos living there — we can't help pointing out that its scale and the controversies surrounding it reminds ...