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April 21,753 BC, Rome was founded
In Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules). Romulus and Remus are best known for being the founders of the city of Rome. Their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded. -
Rome and neighboring towns are ruled by Etruscans, Rome grows from a village into a city. This was Romes beginning.
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The Romans overthrew the Etruscans monarchy. By this Rome becomes a Republic governed by elected officials.
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Construction on the Appian Way begins. This is Romes first great military highway
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Rome controls most of Italian pennisula. Rome is gradually getting bigger by the year.
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Rome engages in three wars with Carthage. Rome eventually defeats the Carthiginian general, Hannibal. In the second Punic war Carthage is destroyed.
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Rome engages in three wars with Carthage. Rome eventually defeats the Carthiginian general, Hannibal. In the second Punic war Carthage is destroyed.
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Rome controls the Mediterranean coast of Spain, France, Greece, Turkey and Northern Africa. Rome is getting bigger by the year.
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Julius Ceaser, a Roman General conquers Gaul in France
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Julius Ceaser becomes dictator of Rome
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Octavian, Ceaser's great-nephew and adopted son, becomes Romes first emperor. He takes the name Augustus
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Rome invades and conquers Britannia
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Mount Vesuvius erupts and buries the citie of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiao.
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The Colossuem is finally built in Rome. Construction started in 69 AD This large outdoor theater is used for staging games and fights for public entertainment
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Rome invades and conquers Britannia
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Rome reaches it's greatest size under the rule of Emperor Trajan
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Rome reaches it's greatest size under the rule of Emperor Trajan
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Construction of Hadrian's Wall begins in England. This wall begins in England. This wall also marks the most northern border of the Roman Empire
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Constantine becomes Rome's first Christian emperor. He later moves his capitol to Constantinople.
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Rome is split into the West Roman Empire and the East Roman Empire
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Germanic armies invade Rom and overthrow the last Roman emperor. The Roman Empire falls
