Ancient History: Roman Emperors

Fact file of the life and works of the emperor Domitian, including links to primary and secondary sources.

This website outlines the major events of the life of the emperor Domitian.

A biography of the life of Domitian. Written by John Donohoe of the College of William and Mary.

Entry from the Encyclopedia Britannica on Emperor Domitian. This is the more detailed version of the Encyclopedia that the College subscribes to. Therefore you must be logged in to Pymble to view this entry.

Article from site DailyHistory.org. Includes references to ancient and modern sources.

Entry from UNRV Roman History. Biography of Domitian.

Though not lengthy, this blog outlines an upcoming exhibition on Domitian at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities. Some interesting commentary of some archaeological evidence.

Article in HistoryExtra magazine. Explores eight of the most ruthless emperors in Roman history, including Domitian.

Thesis paper by Ken Laffer, Edith Cowan University.

Thesis paper by Leon Atikinson-MacEwan.

Thesis paper by Britta Signe Johansson, The University of Queensland.

Podcast from La Trobe University.
Titus dies without an heir, leaving his brother Domitian to take his place as Emperor. Before we get to that point, who exactly is Domitian, and what happens in his youth to shape him as a ruler?

Podcast from La Trobe University.
Domitian becomes emperor, and goes from being ignored and having little to Caesar of the greatest empire in the western world. but with great power comes great responsibility…

Podcast from La Trobe University.
Life under Domitian hasn't been easy for the Roman empire. After 15 years of cruelty and paranoia, those close to him decide to bring the Flavian dynasty to a messy ending.

It’s time for Domitian to take the stage and show the Roman world just what he’s made of!
His reputation may precede him, but his reign may also be more complicated than first blush. He grew up in the shadow of his pragmatic father. His brother Titus ruled just long enough to gain all the prestige of a promising rule without much of the ambivalence that often comes with a long stint in power…
Podcast from the Partial Historians.