Rome's Legacy and Decline

By panzer919
  • 800 BCE

    The Start of Rome

    The Start of Rome
    People first settle in Rome.
  • 509 BCE

    The Roman Republic

    The Roman Republic
    The Roman republic is founded.
  • 146 BCE

    Rome Destroys Carthage

    Rome Destroys Carthage
    Rome destroys Carthage.
  • 44 BCE

    Dictator

    Dictator
    Julius Caesar becomes dictator for life.
  • 27 BCE

    First Roman Emperor

    First Roman Emperor
    Augustus becomes the first Roman emperor.
  • 1 BCE

    Jesus is Born!

    Jesus is Born!
    According to Christian tradition, Jesus is born.
  • 64

    Fire!

    Fire!
    A fire destroys much of Rome. Emperor Nero blames Christians.
  • 117

    The Roman Empire Grows

    The Roman Empire Grows
    The Roman empire reaches its largest extent.
  • 313

    The persecution of Christians in the Empire Stops.

    The persecution of Christians in the Empire Stops.
    Emperor Constantine ends the persecution of Christians in the empire.
  • 476

    The Roman Empire Shrinks.

    The Roman Empire Shrinks.
    The Western Roman empire collapses.
  • 507

    The Last Emperor

    The Last Emperor
    The last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus, dies.
  • 527

    New Emperor in Byzantine

    New Emperor in Byzantine
    Justinian becomes Byzantine emperor.