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753 BCE
Founding of Rome
According to legend, Rome was founded by and Romulus and Remus -
509 BCE
The Roman Republic Begins
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials -
264 BCE
The First Punic War
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy -
218 BCE
The second Punic war
Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing it dominance in the western Mediterranean -
146 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome destroys Carthage ending the Third Punic War and gaining control North Africa -
44 BCE
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is assassinated, leading to the end of Rome of the Roman Republic and contact with the island -
44 BCE
Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain
Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island -
27 BCE
Augustus Becomes the First Emperor
Octavian [later Augustus] becomes the Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire -
43
Roman Conquest of Britain
The Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain, beginning Roman rule over the island -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero