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Roman treasure stashed beneath shop to feature in landmark exhibition JEWELLERY and valuables found stashed away beneath a Colchester shop in 2014 are set to take centre stage in an exhibition exploring the life of one of Rome’s most infamous emperors. The British Museum is hoping to open its exhibition on Nero, who succeeded to the throne aged 16 in 54AD, next month. It is billed as a fresh look at the Emperor, who is said to have killed his mother after an incestuous relationship with her, as well as killing his first and second wife and setting fire to Rome.