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Dec 12, 753
The founding of Rome BC
Many Romans beleived that Rome was founded by the legendary figure, Romulus. Romulus was given up by his mother who was Royalty. He soon grew up and found out his history. He went to save the kigdom from the evil king. He soon won, and claimed some other land as his; Rome. 753 BC -
Dec 25, 1000
Birth of Jesus
Birth of Jesus (Son of Mary and Joseph) Jesus was born in bethleham. Jesus is a very large figure in Christianity, so this is a very important event in history. 0 AD -
Apr 3, 1033
Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus was hung on the cross on friday, april 3rd of 33 A.D. Jesus was hung by Pontius Pilate. This day is known as good friday, and is also a big event in christian history. 33 AD -
Jul 19, 1064
Great fire of Rome
There was a fire that spread through 4 of the 14 districs of Rome. This fire was called the Great fire of Rome. Nobody new if this fire was an arson, or accident. Many like Nero, blamed the christians. The christians were tortured, being accused of causing this large fire. 64 AD -
Dec 14, 1075
Collosseum built
The collosseum also named the Flavian Amphitheatre This large stone and concrete stadium is considered one of Romes greatest works. It was used for entertainment purposes, but later on, also served as housing and shelter areas. 75 AD -
Dec 14, 1305
Contsantine: the first Christian emperor
"Constantine the Great", ruled the area that was known as Constintanople (Capital of Eastern Roman Republic). Constantine controlled one fo the largest roman armies. Constantine changed ancient Rome forever. 305 AD -
Dec 14, 1445
Vandals
The vandals were an East Germanic tribe that establishes a kingdom that includes many countries. Many people described the vandals as sacking and looting Rome. All of these people started using the word vandalism to describe destruction and barbarious showings of art. 455 AD -
Julius Caesar assassinated
Liberators (Roman senators) were worried that Julius was going to overthrow the government, so they stabbed him to death in a location adjacent to The Theatre of Pompey. 44 BC -
Hannibal invades italy
in 218 BC Hannibal invaded New Carthage with people, horses, and war elephants. The rough invasion into Italy, virtually killed at leat one person from each family. Very few people made it out alive. This was a very tough invasion. 218 BC -
Caesar Augustus, emperor of Rome
Augustus was founder of Rome from 27 BC to 14 AD (His death). Augustus brought an age of peace over Rome. He was so important to history, that his age of rule was called "The Augustus Age" 27 BC
