September 18, 96 CE: Domitian Assassinated

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🗓️ 18 September 2020

⏱️ 12 minutes

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On this day in 96 CE, Roman Emperor Domitian was assassinated. His successor, Nerva, was named that same day… leading some to suspect that the new emperor was involved in Domitian’s bloody demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Friday, September 18, 2020.
0:08.6	On this day in 96 CE, Roman Emperor Demission was assassinated.
0:14.9	His successor, Nerva, was named that same day, leading some to suspect that the new Emperor
0:21.3	was involved in Demission's bloody demise.
0:31.1	Welcome to today in True Crime, a podcast original.
0:34.9	Due to the graphic nature of today's crimes, listener discretion is advised.
0:39.2	Extreme caution is advised for listeners under 13.
0:43.2	Today we're covering Emperor Demission's assassination and Nerva's ascension to the Roman throne.
0:50.2	Let's go back to ancient Rome on September 18, 96 CE, right around noon.
1:03.0	It had been an anxious morning for Emperor Demission.
1:06.5	According to some accounts, one of his astrologers said he was destined to die today.
1:12.1	In fact, his end was supposed to come right about now.
1:17.5	He waved over one of his servants and earnestly asked them what time it was.
1:22.0	If he could make it past midday, he would be clear of the astrologer's dire prediction.
1:28.2	Much to the Emperor's relief, the alleged danger had already passed.
1:33.3	Finally able to focus on the tasks at hand,
1:36.4	Demission relaxed and started reading over some papers.
1:42.5	Just as he became immersed in the affairs of running the world's largest empire,
1:47.3	he was once again distracted.
1:49.8	This time by a sniveling servant, Stefanus.
1:53.6	He wasn't the sharpest spear in the bunch.
1:56.5	For days, Stefanus had been wrapped in bandages from some injury or another,
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