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753 BCE
Founding of Rome
Rome was founded in this year. Starting as a small village, it would eventually grow into one of the greatest empires that humanity had ever seen. The empire indirectly spread Greek ideas and culture. -
508 BCE
Athenian Democracy
Athens establishes democracy. -
387 BCE
First Academy Founded By Plato
Plato, one of the greatest greek philosophers, founds his academy. One of the most well-known pupils of this academy was Aristotle. -
356 BCE
Birth of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is born. He will become the greatest warlord of his time. He is the most obvious reason that Greek culture became so expansive. -
323 BCE
Death of Alexander the Great
After 13 years of conquest, Alexander dies at the young age of 32. His empire was built at a rate that was never seen before and will likely never be seen again. -
287 BCE
Birth of Archimedes
Archimedes was one of the most well-known scientists and inventors. He discovered many advances in math as well as inventing the Archimedes screw. This device was used extensively by the Romans to move water. -
Period: 214 BCE to 148 BCE
Macedonian Wars
A series of wars between the parts of the Macedonian Empire. As the Romans Conquered, they integrated Greek culture into their own. They ended in the destruction of the Macedonian Empire. -
146 BCE
Roman Conquer of Corinth
Corinth was a Greek city that was well known for its developments in architecture and art. When the Romans conquered, they took the ideas of their architecture and used them extensively throughout the empire. It inspired one of the three principal architectural orders. -
31 BCE
The Battle of Actium
This battle marks the end of Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic Period. It is also the start of the Roman Empire, which would continue to spread the ideas of Greece for nearly 1500 years. -
430
Plague of Athens
A plague tears through Athens. An estimated 75,000 to 100,000 people were killed, including the famous leader Pericles. Along with losing around a quarter of the population, stricter laws were enacted to deal with unrest due to the plague.