Secrets of the Dead

The Nero Files

Season 16 Episode 6 | 55m 11s

Take a closer look at the life and legend of Nero, the infamous Roman emperor, as a forensic profiler attempts to find out what history may have gotten wrong about his alleged tyranny.

Aired: 02/20/19

Expired: 12/01/19

Rating: TV-PG

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