He finished the Colosseum, begun by Vespasian, and built a triumphal arch to commemorate his victories over the Jews.

This arch, called the ARCH OF TITUS, was built on the highest part of the Via Sacra, and on its walls was carved a representation of the sacred candlestick of the Jewish temple, which can still be seen.
It was during this reign that HERCULANEUM and POMPEII were destroyed by an eruption of Vesuvius.

In this eruption perished PLINY THE ELDER, the most noted writer of his day.

His work on _Natural History_, the only one of his writings that is preserved, shows that he was a true student.
His passion for investigation led him to approach too near the volcano, and caused his death.
DOMITIAN (81-96).
DOMITIAN was the opposite of his brother Titus,--cruel, passionate, and extravagant.

He was murdered after a reign of fifteen years, during which he earned the hatred and contempt of his subjects by his crimes and inconsistencies.
In his foreign policy Domitian showed considerable ability.