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How Rome Started - 753 BC
The legend of how Rome started was the story of Romulus and Remus, twin brothers who were abandoned by their parents, shortly raised by a shewolf, then brought up by a shepard. Long story short, as adults, they founded Rome together, but fought and Romulus killed Remus, giving Rome its name. -
Roman Republic - Fact #1
In a Republic, government officials are elected to represent the citizens. In the early days of the Republic, government positions were held by patricians. -
Roman Republic Fact #2
The Republic consisted of 3 ocmponents: the Senate, the Consuls, and the Assembly. -
The Punic Wars - 264 BC to 146 BC Fact #1
The Punic Wars were mainly about how Rome and Carthage were in competition for trade. There were 3 Punic Wars, and Rome won all of them. -
The Punic Wars - 264 BC to 146 BC Fact #2
In the end of all 3 Punic Wars, Rome destroys Carthage, and Rome gets land, wealth and expands their trade. -
Why the Republic Fell - 27 BC Fact #1
A reason to why Rome's Republic fell was due to the migration of farmers to cities. This causes higher unemployment. -
Why the Republic Fell - 27 BC Fact #2
Another reason to why Rome's Republic fell was due to the devaluation of Rome's currency due to inflation. This means that the more money Rome had to make, the less each became. -
Caesar's Takeover - 46 BC Fact #1
During the takeover of Julius Caesar, he declared himself the dictator of Rome. -
Caesar's Takeover - 46 BC Fact #2
Also during his takeover, Caesar created the Julian Calendar, much like the one we use today. This was after Caesar took control of government. -
Julius Caesar's Death - March 15, 44 BC
Julius Caesar died on March 15 (also known as the Ides of March), 44 BC. He was stabbed 23 times by a group of senators, being led by his "friend" Brutus. -
Life After Caesar - 43 BC and Beyond
After Caesar's assassination, Rome's culture was diffused throughout the known world. -
Life After Caesar - 43 BC and Beyond
After Caesar, Rome held their dominance over the known land for approximately 100 years.
