British Museum - Now open | Nero

 

Nero: the man behind the myth Now open ★★★★ ‘Thrilling’ – The Daily Telegraph ★★★★ ‘Fascinating’ – The Evening Standard ★★★★ ‘Wonderfully evocative’ – The Times Our latest blockbuster exhibition is now open! Through some 200 objects from the streets of Pompeii to the imperial palace, take a closer look at one of ancient Rome’s most infamous rulers – the emperor Nero. Follow his rise and fall as he navigated the Great Fire of Rome, Boudicca’s rebellion in Britain, the execution of his own mother and first wife, grand projects and extravagant excesses. Book tickets to this spectacular show, and make up your own mind about the man behind the myth. Book now

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Tune in tonight Online event Join acclaimed classicist and broadcaster Bettany Hughes as she interviews exhibition curators Francesca Bologna and Thorsten Opper. Streaming at 18.00 BST. Book your place Exhibition events Join in online Enjoy the exhibition wherever you are or whet your appetite ahead of visiting with our programme of free lectures and discussions accompanying the show. See what’s on

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Who was Nero? Curator’s blog Nero is notorious, but was he really the tyrant that history has painted him to be, and how much do we know about his life? Curator Francesca Bologna sheds light on the emperor. Read more What was Nero like? Mary Beard responds Trustee Mary Beard asks – and answers – ten sensational questions about Nero’s rule, examining ancient sources, dispelling myths and discovering compelling historical evidence in her latest blog post. Read the blog

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