The Rise of The Roman Empire

Romulus Founds (Starts) Rome

753 BCE

Ancient Rome was founded by two twin brothers known as the demi-gods, Romulus and Remus. The two brothers had an argument of which of them should establish and rule the city (or where it should be located). Then, Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

Visigoths Sack Rome

410 BCE

Rome was menaced by invasions of Germanic people from beyond the frontiers of the Rhine and the Danube. Among them were the Visigoths, whose leader was named Alaric. In that same year was also the death of Theodosius I.

Christianity Declared Sole Religion by Theodosuis I

379 BCE

Theodosis I was the first emperor to decree that all citezens should be Christian. He was also the last ruler to preside over a united Eastern and Western Roman Empire. After Theodosis' death in 395 BC, the empire split into western and eastern halves.

Hannibal Invades Italy

219 BCE

Hannibal was born 247 BC, Carthage, Tunisia. Hannibal attacked Rome because after the first war his father took him to an alter and made him swear to a promise to undying hatred for every Roman.

Caesar Augustus Becomes Emperor

63 BCE

Caesar Augustus was the name of the first emperor of Rome. He was born on September 23, 63 BCE. By 2 BCE Augustus was declared Pater Patriae, the father of his country. Sadly, Augustus died at Nola in 14 CE.

Julius Caesar Killed

44 BCE

Julius Caesar defeated many rivals against Rome, he was also represented as future leader of Roman Republic; however his friends became jealous and became Julius enemies. Many of Julius "friends" met together secretly to announce their plan to kill him. On the day of the assassination, Julius was stabbed to death.

Crucrifixion of Jesus

29 BCE

Jesus was dresses up with royal clothes and a spiny crown which everyone laughed at him. Jesus then was forces to bring a stake with him. The people put him on the stake and many taunted him saying to save himself if he is Son of God. Then Jesus said some words and gave up his spirit.

Pantheon Constructed by Hadrian

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The Pantheon is the best preserved building from ancient Rome and was completed in 125 BC in the region of Hadrian. The Pantheon may have been designed as a place where the emperor could make public appearances.