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64 BCE
The Great Fire of Rome
Began in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium. Circus Maximus, in the aftermath of the fire, two thirds of Rome had been destroyed. -
Period: 34 BCE to 45
Travels of Paul
Paul traveled all over rome to spread the word of Jesus and the Bible. Paul taught like Jesus taught. -
33 BCE
Crucifixion of Jesus
Due to pressure by many unhappy Jews in Jerusalem, Jesus was commended and crucified by the romans. Jesus was put on a cross and left there. After a couple of days they moved his dead corpse to a tomb. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
Took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius.The causes of the battle were the rivalries passed down in Diocletian's Tetrarchy. -
313
Edict of Milan
A letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that supported religious toleration in the Roman Empire. -
Period: 379 to 395
Theodosius’ Reign
The last emperor to rule over both the Eastern and the Western halves of the Roman Empire. Called "the Great" because of his solution of the Gothic problem and unification of the empire.