Sophie and Alice

By Emerald LZ
  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.
  • The Roman Republic Begins
    509 BCE

    The Roman Republic Begins

    Rome transitions from monarchy to republic, ruled by elected officials
  • The First Punic War
    264 BCE

    The First Punic War

    Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy.
  • The Second Punic War
    218 BCE

    The Second Punic War

    Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing its dominance in the western Mediterranean.
  • Destruction of Carthage
    146 BCE

    Destruction of Carthage

    Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North Africa
  • Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain
    55 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain

    Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain, marking Rome's first control of North Africa
  • Assassination of Julius Caesar
    44 BCE

    Assassination of Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is assassinated, leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire
  • Augustus Becomes the First Emperor
    27 BCE

    Augustus Becomes the First Emperor

    Octavian (later Augustus) becomes the first Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire
  • Roman Conquest of Britain
    43

    Roman Conquest of Britain

    The Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain, beginning Roman rule over the island
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero.
  • Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
    78

    Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

    The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcanic ash
  • Construction of Hadrian's Wall
    122

    Construction of Hadrian's Wall

    Emperor Hadrian orders the building of a wall across northern Britain to defend against the Scots.
  • Edict of Milan
    312

    Edict of Milan

    Emperor Constantine grants religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire, allowing Christianity to be practiced openly
  • Sack of Rome by the Visigoths
    410

    Sack of Rome by the Visigoths

    Rome is sacked by the Visigoths, marking the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire