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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 transition from monarchy to a republic , ruled ruled by elected officials -
241 BCE
The First Punic War
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily , marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy -
201 BCE
The Second Punic War
Rome Defeats Hannibal of Carthage securing its dominance in the western Mediterranean -
142 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome destroys Carthage , ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of north Africa -
54 BCE
Julius Caesars Invasion of Britan
Julius Caesars Leads two expeditions to Britain making Rome s first contact with the island. -
44 BCE
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is Assassinated leading to the end of Roman empire -
27 BCE
Augustus Becomes the First Emperor
Octavian [ later Augustus ] Becomes the first Roman Emperor making the beginning of the roman emperor -
43
Roman Conquest of Britain
The Romans Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain begins Roman rule over the island -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
A massive fire destroys much of Rome , Leading to the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero -
79
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried under volcano ash.