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Roman Empire

 * — succeeds  after the latter's assassination. The  ends. This is considered to be the beginning of the Era of the . The  dynasty starts.
 * Under Nerva, the regains much of the power usurped by Domitian.
 * becomes governor of.
 * Construction begins on the in Rome.
 * The is completed in Rome.

Arts and Sciences

 * End of the period covered by in his .

Religion

 * The is written (traditional date).
 * A schism in creates a new, popular religion in,  (Grand Vehicle).

Deaths

 * —, Roman emperor
 * , Latin poet