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753 BCE
Legendary founding Rome by Romulus
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Period: 753 BCE to 509 BCE
Roman Kingdom
The Roman Kingdom, also referred to as the Roman monarchy, or the regal period of ancient Rome. The Roman Kingdom was started by the creator of Rome or Roma, Romulus. -
535 BCE
Tarquinius Superbus becomes the 5th king of Rome
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509 BCE
Uprising against Tarquinius Superbus, which leads to the establishment of the Roman Republic
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509 BCE
Uprising against Tarquinius Superbus, which leads to the establishment of the Roman Republic
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Period: 509 BCE to 27 BCE
Roman Rebublic
The Roman Republic was the era of classical Roman civilization, led by the Roman people, beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom. The Roman Republic was the about the people over throwing the king and this was the time of Julius Caesar -
395 BCE
Empire divided into West and East under the rule of Emperor Diocletian
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323 BCE
Christianity becomes official religion of Roman Empire
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313 BCE
Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, accepting the practice of Christianity
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Period: 264 BCE to 241 BCE
First Punic War
The First Punic War was the first of three wars fought between Carthage and Rome. Rome Won -
241 BCE
Roman victory in the First Punic War
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Period: 218 BCE to 201 BCE
Second Punic War
The Second Punic War, also referred to as The Hannibalic War and by the Romans the War Against Hannibal. Rome Won Again -
216 BCE
Battle of Cannae
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202 BCE
Battle of Zama and Roman victory in the Second Punic War
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Period: 149 BCE to 146 BCE
Third Punic War
Third Punic War, also called Third Carthaginian War, (149–146 BCE), third of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire that resulted in the final destruction of Carthage. Rome Won all three and Wiped Carthage of the Map. -
146 BCE
Roman victory in the Third Punic War and complete destruction of the city of Carthage
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117 BCE
The Roman Empire reached its greatest size under the reign of Emperor Trajan
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80 BCE
The Colosseum opens in Rome
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60 BCE
Julius Caesar expands Roman army and influence in Gaul
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49 BCE
Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon river and starts the Roman Civil War
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44 BCE
Julius Caesar declared himself dictator for life
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44 BCE
Julius Caesar is assassinated
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27 BCE
Octavian, Julius Caesar’s nephew, wins the civil war between himself and Antony, and is made imperator. Changes name to Augustus
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Period: 27 BCE to 576
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of ancient Rome. As a polity it included large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. This time was ruled by emperors. -
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rucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth
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64
The Great Fire of Rome
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79
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum
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360
Huns start to invade Rome
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476
Ostrogoths raid Rome and force the last Western Emperor to give up power
