Domitian, Rome's notorious emperor from 81-96 AD, was a complex and divisive figure. Despite initial popularity, his paranoia, megalomania, and iron-fisted rule led to widespread resentment and fear. Domitian's reign was marked by purges, the execution of prominent citizens, and the suppression of political dissent. He also engaged in lavish and grandiose building projects, including the expansion of the Flavian Amphitheater (later known as the Colosseum). However, his extravagant spending drained the state treasury and resulted in economic turmoil. Ultimately, a conspiracy among members of his court ended Domitian's life, leaving behind a legacy of tyranny and instability in the Roman Empire.
