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753 BCE
Founding of Rome
According to legend Rome was founded by 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 fight 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 its dominance in the western Mediterranean. -
146 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome destroys Carthage ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North Africa.