The Roman Empire

By pgoodman47
  • 27

    The Roman Empire begins as Caesar Augustus becomes the first Roman Emperor

  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome happens, indicating the start of the persecution of the Christians

  • 73

    The revolt led by Spartacus

  • 306

    Constantine becomes Emperor and Rome becomes a Christian Empire

  • 380

    Theodosius declares Christianity to be the sole religion of Roman Empire

  • 395

    The Roman Empire splits into Western Rome and the Byzantine Empire

  • 410

    Invasions into Rome begin by Germanic and Barbarian Tribes.

  • 476

    The Western Roman Empire ends, starting the fall of Ancient Rome.

  • 1453

    The Byzantine Empire ends, leading to the end of the Roman Empire