The Prince and the Palace: Domitian's Architectural Legacy on the Palatine Hill

Explore the architectural legacy of Emperor Domitian in this lecture from Yale University's Roman Architecture course. Delve into the Arch of Titus, commemorating Flavian victory in the Jewish Wars, and examine the Stadium of Domitian, whose shape is preserved in Rome's Piazza Navona. Discover the magnificent Imperial Palace on the Palatine Hill, designed by Rabirius, featuring Domitian as "dominus et deus." Learn about the palace's innovative use of materials and its division into public and private wings. Conclude with an analysis of the Forum Transitorium, showcasing the emergence of a "baroque" phase in Roman architecture through its decorative columnar bays and temple to Minerva.