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64 BCE
The Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome started in the Circus Maximus. Six days later, the fire was extinguished. But sadly, it burned 14 districts to the ground. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jul19/great-fire-rome/ -
Period: 4 BCE to 33
Jesus of Nazareth
He was a first-century Jewish preacher and leader even though Christians believe that he is the son of God. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus -
Period: 63 to 313
Roman Rule of Israel
Ten years after the death of Harolds in 4 BCE, Judea came under the Roman administration. Growing anger against increased Roman suppression of Jewish life resulted in sporadic violence which escalated into a full-scale revolt in 66 CE. -
Period: 64 to 67
Paul of Tarsus
He wanted to get rid of the Christian religion, but then became one of the church's greatest saints. http://saintsresource.com/paul-of-tarsus -
Period: 182 to 203
Perpetua
She was trialed, imprisoned, and later killed in the arena for being Christian.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Perpetua-Christian-martyr -
Period: 280 to 337
Constantine the Great
He was the first emperor to embrace or welcome Christianity. He also developed an urge to make Rome a culture based on Christianity. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Constantine-I-Roman-emperor -
303
The great Persecution of 303 CE
The great persecution was done to try to get rid of the Christian religion in Rome. When Diocletian became king, his successor Galerius continue persecuting Christians with an even greater determination. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
The bridge is where 25,000 people fought and 20,000 died. When it ended, Constantine became the ruler of the Roman empire. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-the-Milvian-Bridge -
313
Edict of Milan
It was a statement saying that Christianity could be tolerated in Rome. It also stated that anyone was free to worship any gods they wanted. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Edict-of-Milan -
Period: 392 to 395
Emperor Theodosius
Emperor Theodosius was the emperor of both the east and west empires, he was accused of contributing to the fall of the Roman empire, and he was a grace of God to the Christians. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodosius-I