We'd come to believe it was just a legend. In the heart of Rome, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of Nero's theater (37-68 AD), whose existence was proven only by mentions in texts. The theater was discovered in August 2023, by chance, during the restoration of a luxury hotel. In those days, Emperor Nero rehearsed his shows for a select audience. The famous theater offers a rare glimpse into a period of Roman history stretching from the Empire to the 15th century.