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The Black Banquet, set around 90 AD, exemplified Domitian’s cruel nature. Guests were invited to a room devoid of light, surrounded by black decor—a claustrophobic setting instilling dread among those attending. The absence of their servants heightened their anxiety, as their roles were critical for comfort during gatherings. As guests were greeted by black lamps—a foreboding reminder of tombs—and male figures painted black, the atmosphere foreshadowed ominous intentions.