Domitian, the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruled the Roman Empire from 81 CE until his assassination in 96 CE. His reign, though marked by several achievements, ended abruptly due to his increasingly autocratic and tyrannical rule, which ultimately led to his assassination by a palace conspiracy. With Domitian’s death, the Roman Empire fo

Nerva’s appointment as emperor by the Senate and his adoption of Trajan were monumental in shaping the future of the Roman Empire. His decision to adopt a successor was a crucial step toward the establishment of the adoptive succession system, which became a hallmark of the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Au

After Domitian’s assassination, the Roman Senate was faced with the challenge of choosing a new emperor. The Senate had grown disillusioned with the Flavian dynasty, especially under Domitian’s autocratic rule, and sought a leader who would restore the Senate’s power and influence while also stabilizing the empire. This desire for a return to

The appointment of Nerva as the Roman Emperor in 96 CE marked the beginning of a new era for the Roman Empire. It was a significant turning point that established the tradition of adopting a capable successor, a practice that would define the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. Nerva’s ascension was unique in that it was not the result of hereditary successi