Domitian
Americannoun
noun
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The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
When the notoriously cruel Emperor Domitian was assassinated in 96 A.D.,
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2022
The palace was built above the villa of the Roman Emperor Domitian and remains of the ancient theater and the Roman walls can be seen in the gardens between flowering pink azaleas.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2021
But he was also decent and generous, secretly aiding those persecuted by the tyrannical Emperor Domitian and giving away a lot of money for education in his hometown of Comum.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2019
Nero composed verses, Domitian a treatise on hair-dressing, Adrian his own life; Marcus Aurelius wrote his commentaries, which are lost, and his moral reflections, and letters to Fronto, which are still extant.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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