Rome

Ancient Rome

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  • 753 BCE

    Rome is founded.

    Rome is founded.
    Until the Etruscans are overthrown, they will rule in Rome.
  • 509 BCE

    Rome becomes a Republic.

    Rome becomes a Republic.
    After being ruled for several centuries by Etruscan kings, the Romans will vow to never be ruled by a king again. They develop a new form of government known as a republic that never allows any one group of people to become more powerful than another. The Romans will be ruled by senators, and have a constitution. This type of government will be used as a model for several nations around the world throughout history. Our own government (the US), is based loosely off of the Roman Republic!
  • 450 BCE

    Twelve Tables are created.

    Twelve Tables are created.
    The Twelve Tables are written, and become the basis of Roman law. This is the first time that laws are written down in Rome, ensuring that laws cannot be bent or changed.
  • 218 BCE

    Hannibal invades!!

    Hannibal invades!!
    Hannibal of Carthage invades Rome during the second Punic War. Scipio will end up tricking Hannibal during the Third Punic War, and successfully defeat the Carthaginians. Carthage will become a part of the Roman Republic. After defeating the Carthaginians, Rome will become the most powerful group in the western Mediterranean.
  • 45 BCE

    Julius Caesar proclaims himself dictator of Rome.

    Julius Caesar proclaims himself dictator of Rome.
    After a period of civil war in Rome, Caesar successfully defeats his enemies and proclaims himself dictator for life and supreme ruler of Rome. Up until this point, the only time a dictator was allowed to be in power in Rome was during crisis and war.
  • 44 BCE

    Caesar is assassinated.

    Caesar is assassinated.
    Threatened by Caesar, and believing that he has become far too powerful, many conspire against the leader of Rome to defeat him.
  • 33 BCE

    Jesus is crucified.

    Jesus is crucified after being perceived as a threat by a group of higher class Jews. Christianity begins to spread and become more popularized by missionaries. Link text
  • 27 BCE

    The Roman Empire begins.

    The Roman Empire begins.
    After defeating Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Octavius, Caesar's adoptive son, is renamed Augustus and becomes the first Roman emperor. Under Augustus, the Pax Romana begins.
  • 285

    Diocletian divides the empire.

    Diocletian divides the empire.
    Emperor Diocletian decides that the Roman empire is too large to be ruled by one person. He splits it into to parts: East and West.
  • 305

    Constantine becomes emperor.

    Constantine becomes emperor.
    Constantine becomes emperor of Rome. He is the first Christian emperor, and he establishes religious tolerance of Christians under the Edict of Milan.
  • 380

    Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman empire.

    Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman empire.
    Theodosius proclaims Christianity the official religion of Rome.
  • 410

    Germanic tribes begin to invade.

    Germanic tribes begin to invade.
    The Visgoths and other Germanic peoples begin a series of invasions. This sparks the beginning of the end in the western half of the empire.
  • 476

    The Roman Empire falls.

    The Roman Empire falls.
    Due to several different factors that weaken the empire, the western half falls. The eastern half survives and becomes the Byzantine empire. The fall of Rome sparks the dark ages in Europe.