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753 BCE
The foundation of Rome
Legend has it that on the 21st of April, brothers Romulus and Remus founded Rome. -
509 BCE
The creation of the Roman Republic
After the last of seven kings, Rome begins the Republic period during which it is ruled by senators and has a constitution -
218 BCE
Hannibal Invades
Hannibal of Carthage attacks Rome and invades Italy during the second punic war. -
73 BCE
Spartacus Slave uprising
Spartacus, a gladiator, leads an army of slaves in a series of battles. Spartacus and his men were caught and crucified. -
44 BCE
The death of Julius Caesar
After Julius Caesar wins the civil war, he establishes himself as a Dictator for life and supreme ruler of Rome, thus ending the Roman Republic. -
27 BCE
The Roman Empire Begins
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45
Julius Caesar becomes Dictator
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64
The great fire of Rome
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80
Building of the Colosseum
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117
Roman Empire at its height
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122
Hadrians Wall
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306
Constantine becomes Emperor
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380
Christianity becomes the official Religion
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395
Rome splits
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410
The attack of the Visigoths
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476
The end of the Western Roman Empire
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