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In 96 AD, Roman Emperor Domitian was assassinated in his palace in Rome. Domitian, the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruled with an authoritarian hand, and his reign was marked by political intrigue and repression. His assassination was the result of a conspiracy involving members of his own household and senators. This act ended his fifteen-year reign and paved the way for the rise of Emperor Nerva, who initiated the period known as the 'Five Good Emperors'.
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Betrayal at the Heart of the Imperial Palace
In the palace on the Palatine, where the splendor of marble mingled with the cold atmosphere of distrust, Emperor Domitian began his day. Aware of the growing tension and hostility towards him, he was nonetheless unaware that death was drawing near. Around him moved not only loyal servants but also those plotting his downfall. The air was filled with unspoken danger.
On the fateful day when Domitian ignored the warning signs, his own people turned against him. The conspiracy, involving members of the household and senators, reached its peak. One of his confidants, Stephanus, feigning an injury, hid a dagger under his bandages. As he approached the emperor, he quickly attacked. Domitian, surprised and defenseless, fell under the blows of the traitors.
The murder of Domitian ended his fifteen-year reign, marked by fear and tyranny. His death paved the way for Emperor Nerva, who was elected by the Senate as a compromise candidate. Nerva initiated the era known as the 'Five Good Emperors', which brought stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire. This turn of events showed how fragile power can be when betrayal is born right in the heart of the palace.
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It happened: 96.
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