Events from 64

St. Peter martyred in Rome - crucified upside down at his request, considering himself unworthy to die as Christ did

Great Fire of Rome - Nero blamed, then blames Christians, first imperial persecution

St. Paul martyred in Rome - beheaded on the Ostian Way during Nero's persecution, Roman citizen's execution

Palladium saved from Great Fire - Vestals rescue sacred objects including Palladium from Temple of Vesta during Nero's fire