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753 BCE
The founding of Rome
Rome first was created. -
509 BCE
The Republic Begins
In the republic period, Rome was ruled by senators and has a constitution. -
218 BCE
Hannibal invades rome
Hannibal attacks Rome and invades Italy during the second Punic war. -
73 BCE
Sparticus Slave uprising
Spartacus, a gladiator, leads an army of slaves in a series of battles.
They were caught and crusified. -
45 BCE
Julius Caesar becomes a dictator
After winning the civil war, Julius establishes himself as a dictator for life and supreme ruler of Rome. This ends the Roman republic.