Rome

AD Hadrain wall was built

122

Facts
the walls purpose was to mark the northern extent of the Roman Empire, which then covered much of Europe. Hadrian’s Wall was originally constructed in two parts, with the western part of the wall built first. It was originally made from turf, allowing it to be built more quickly.

A.D. The Pantheon

126

The Pantheon,the name comes from the two Greek words pan, "everything" and teon "devine". It has been rebuilt many times. It is the Roman monument with the greatest number of records: the best preserved, with the biggest brick dome in the history or architecture and is considered the ancestor of all modern places of worship. The Romans built it in a legendary place in the city's history; where the founder of Rome, Romulus, at his death was seized by an eagle and taken off into the skies with the Gods.

BC Acta News Paper

131

Acta Information
The original content included results of legal proceedings and outcomes of trials. Later the content was expanded to public notices and announcements and other noteworthy information such as prominent births, marriages and deaths. After a couple of days the notices were taken down and archived.

A.D. Temple of Venus and Roma

135

The Temple of Venus and Roma is thought to have been the largest temple in Ancient Rome. Located on the Velian Hill, between the eastern edge of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum. It was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix ("Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune") and Roma Aeterna ("Eternal Rome"). The architect was the emperor Hadrian and construction began in 121 A.D. It was officially inaugurated by Hadrian in 135 A.D., and finished in 141 A.D. under Antoninus Pius.

AD, Crisis of the Third Century [Economics (Just the year)]

235

Crisis of the 3rd Century Roman Empire almost collapsed under the pressure of invasion,civil war,plague and economic depression.When Alexander Severus & his mother were murdered,the Empire went into civil war,which caused the end of Severan dynasty. As a result,multiple generals seized power,but they were soon killed and replaced.Crisis ended with the ascension & reforms of Diocletian in 284 AD.

BC improved the sundial.

263

Sundial Travelers from Sicily brought the sundial to Rome in 263 B.C. and set it up in the Forum, where it became a popular meeting place. People came to check the time, to socialize, and "to see and to be seen." only the wealthy could afford to habe one in their homes.

AD, Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity

312

The Conversion
Roman Religion Converted to Christianity, after recieving a message from God that he will be victorious throughout the war.He becomes a defender/supporter of the oppressed Christians. Constantine cleansed the Roman bureaucracy of pagans and replaced them with Christians.The result was the end of persecution of Christians and the beginning of Christendom.

B.C.E., Appian Way

312

The Appian Way is the oldest and arguably most important Roman road. It was the strategically important road leading out of the City. It was the main project for Appius Caecus who was the Rome censor at that time. The road eventually streatched from the City of Rome to Brindisi seaport city located in the southwest Italy.The road's main purpose was to provide a quick route for the movement of troops.

AD Edict of Milan

313

The Edict of Milan Roman Religion [No Specific Day] Proclamation which establised religous Toleration for Christianity.Political agreement between Milan and the Roman emperors (Constantine I and Licinius). Proclamation allow the people freedom to worship whomever gods they pleased, assured Christians of legal rights (including the right to organize churches), and to return all of the Christians confiscated property. Before the end of the fourth century, orthodox Christianity had become their official religion.

AD, Death of Constantine

337

Constantine the Great Roman Religion After the Feast of Easter 337, Constantine fell seriously ill.When he was about to die, he asked to be baptized. Eusebius, bishop of Nicomedia performed the baptism on his deathbed.
Constantine was buried in the church of the Apostles in Constantinople and left his empire divided among his three sons.

BC, The Twelve Tables

450

BC, The Twelve Tables Economics Romans made a civilized set of laws because they wanted to create a middleman between patrician and plebian lives. The twelve tables relates to slavery. When Rome's power grew, the slavery became important in the rural economy. People could become slaves if failure to pay off a debt.

C.E., The Fall of the Roman Empire

476

The Fall of the Roman Empire Economics Alaric led the Visigoths to break through the walls of Rome and terminate the capital of the Roman Empire. They ransack Rome for three days. Rome purchased luxury goods but had nothing to offer in exchange, which caused the value of silver to decrease.Groups such as the Visigoths, Vandals, Angles, Saxons, Franks, Ostrogoths, and Lombards destroyed Rome. Odoacer, became the first Barbarian to rule Rome.

B.C. Servian Wall

550

The Servian Wall was a defensive barrier constructed around the city of Rome in the early 4th century BC. The wall was up to 38.2 ft in height in places, 12 ft wide at its base, 7 mi long, and is believed to have had 16 main gates, though many of these are mentioned only from writings, with no other known remains. It is presumed that the wall is named after the sixth Roman King, Servius Tullius.

BC Rome was founded

Apr 21, 753

History of Rome
Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, found Rome.
According to legend, they were the sons of Rhea Silvia, the daughter of King Numitor of Alba Longa. Rhea was impregnated by the war god Mars and gave birth to Romulus and Remus. Amulius ordered the infants drowned in the Tiber, but they survived and washed ashore where they were suckled by a she-wolf until they were found by the shepherd Faustulus.

A.D. The Byzantine Empire Ends

Jan 1, 1453

The Byzantine Empire EndsInitially the eastern half of the Roman Empire, it survived the 5th century fragmentation and collapse of the Western Roman Empire and continued to thrive, existing for an additional thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. During most of its existence, the empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in Europe.

BC Censor M. Aemilius Scaurus canstructed a system of canals and dikes

Mar 2, 2022

GeographyPo River Valley was all swamps and marshes. when Hannibal was attacking Rome in 218BC, the swamps were a major deterrent. Censor M. Aemilius Scaurus canstructed a system of canals and dikes to reclaim the lands from the swamp.

BC, Lower side of Po River Valle was all swamp.

Mar 2, 2022

GeographyThe Po Plain is the most agriculturally productive area of the entire Roman Empire. The Po River Valley accounts for 70% of the lowland area in Italy. The Po Plain area was heavily wooded in ancient Rome.

BC First sewer.

Mar 2, 2022

Engineers built the initial drainage system whose main outlet into the Tiber River. Rome's sewers and drains emptied directly into the Tiber. the sewers carried sewage, urban runoff, and drainage water together. The Roman sewer system probably carried off at least as much water as the aqueducts provided.

AD Hadrian wall was finished

Mar 2, 2022

Hadrian's WallHadrian wall was finished. It was 80 Roman miles, or 73 statute miles. the wall was approximatly 15 feet high and 8 to 10 feel wide. Built by governor Aulus Platorius Nepos on the decree of the Emperor Hadrian (76 - 138 AD) following his visit to Britain in 122 AD.

C.E., Pax Romana (Roman Peace)

Mar 2, 2022

Pax Romana Economics Augustus became a very popular ruler for 41 years. He enacted the groundwork for the peace and stability of the Pax Romana. Restored some elements of the Republic, and kept Rome out of war for over 200 years. Rome gain more power and the economy was flourishing. Crops, livestock, and other goods from all sides of the Mediterranean Sea gave the Roman economy more money which strengthens their empire.

B.C. Rome Becomes a Republic

Mar 2, 2022

Rome Becomes a RepublicIt began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy and its replacement by a government headed by two consuls, elected annually by the citizens and advised by a senate. A complex constitution gradually developed, centered on the principles of a separation of powers and checks and balances. Except in times of dire national emergency, public offices were limited to one year, so that, in theory at least, no single individual wielded absolute power over his fellow citizens.

A.D. Rome Splits

Mar 2, 2022

Rome spilts; Diocletian became emperor of Rome in 284. He soon realized the Roman Empire had grown too large for one man to govern it effectively. His solution was to split the Roman Empire in half and have it ruled by two emperors. He kept the eastern half for himself due to its greater wealth and trade. He chose a military officer named Maximiam to rule the western half. He made it seem as if Maximiam was equal to him but in reality he followed Diocletian's wishes.

AD, St . Augustine of Hippo is converted

Mar 2, 2022

St. Augustine Roman Relgion Augustine was a Latin philosopher and theologian from Northern Roman Africa. He gave up the life of sin and partying and was baptized by Saint Ambrose when he was 31 years old. He became a priest and after his conversion to Christianity, he went back to his homeland and took position as Bishop of Hippo. St. Augustine was the founder of religious priests and a famous Catholic writer.

B.C.E. Temple of Castor and Pollux

Mar 2, 2022

The Temple of Castor and Pollux is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, central Italy. It was originally built in gratitude for victory at the Battle of Lake Regillus (495 BC). Castor and Pollux were the Dioscuri, the "twins" of Gemini, the twin sons of Zeus (Jupiter) and Leda. Their cult came to Rome from Greece via Magna Graecia and the Greek culture of Southern Italy.

BC Abacus

Nov 5, 2300

Abacus Abucus Technologies
The Roman Abacus was made of metal plate and this was where the beads ran in slots. The size of the abacus was such that it can fit into the pocket of a modern shirt. It consists of seven longer which had up to four beads in each and seven shorter grooves which had only one bead that was used for the whole number counting. The rightmost two grooves were used for fractional counting.