Roman Empire Timeline

By Ianlangille
  • 753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    Founding of Rome
    Rome was founded by the first king of Rome, Romulus. It was originally called Roma.
  • 509 BCE

    Rome Becomes a Republic

    Rome Becomes a Republic
    The last king is expelled and Rome is now run by senators.
  • 218 BCE

    Hannibal Invades Italy

    Hannibal Invades Italy
    Hannibal leads the Carthage army into Italy. This becomes part of the Second Punic War.
  • 45 BCE

    Julius Caesar Becomes the First Dictator of Rome

    Julius Caesar Becomes the First Dictator of Rome
    Julius beats Pompey in a civil war and ends the Roman Republic. This results in the creation of the 12 month calendar.
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar is Assassinated

    Julius Caesar is Assassinated
    Julius is betrayed by his followers and his close friend Marcus Brutus( this lead to the famous phrase "Et tu, Brute?) on the Isle of March. They intended to bring the republic but started civil war instead.
  • 27 BCE

    Roman Empire Begins

    Roman Empire Begins
    Octavius appoints himself "Augustus", which means the first emperor.
  • 64

    A Large Part of Rome Burns

    A Large Part of Rome Burns
    Neno sets fire to Rome and blames it on the Christians.
  • 80

    Colossem is Completed

    Colossem is Completed
    The largest amphitheatre at the time is completed. It fights to the death are held between animals, gladiators and peasants.
  • 380

    Christianity

    Christianity
    Theodosius I proclaims Christianity as the sole religion of Rome.
  • 476

    The Fall of Rome

    The Fall of Rome
    German Goth Odoacer defeats Romulus Augustus in battle which leads to the fall of the Roman Empire. This is the beginning of the dark ages in Europe.