-
101
Rome is Founded
FoundingRome is founded on April 21, 750 B.C. There are two different stories explaining the founding of Rome; the story of Romulus and Remus and the story of Aeneas. -
102
Revolt Against King Tarquin
King Tarquis Superbus' son Sextus raped nobleman Tarquisius Collatinus' wife, which caused a major rebellion in 510 B.C. In the end Sextus was killed, and Tarquis and his family fled while his palace was destroyed. 510 BC -
103
Punic War #1
Punic WarThe first Punic war, which lasted from 264- 241 BC, was major evidence that Rome was very powerful and that it had a very massive army. Rome ultimately won the war, but the aftermath damaged both Rome and Carthage financially. -
104
The First Macedonian War
Macedonian WarThe First Macedonian War lasted from 215 to 205 BC, which was the same time as the Second Punic war. The conflicts of this war were between the Roman Republic and the Macedonians. -
105
Punic War #2
Second Punic WarFrom 218 to 201 BC, Rome experienced the second Punic War. Hannibal had a unique technique to defeat the Romans; he had approximately 37 elephants along with his many soldiers, which made this war different than any other war. -
106
Punic War #3
Third Punic WarAlthough the thrid Punic War was the smallest of the three, it had the most impact. This war was between the Romans and the Carthagians, and when this war ended, Carthage was no longer in existance. -
107
Constantine Becomes Emperor
Constantine In 305 AD, Constantine was assigned emperor after Diocletian and Maximian resigned. During his reign, Constantine made many executive decisions, including the Edict of Milan. -
110
Pompeii is Destroyed
PompeiiOn August 24, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted, causing ash, sulfuric gas, and other debris to pollute the area around it. Excavations began 1700 years later and are still underway today. -
111
Caesar Claims Himself Dictator for Life
CaesarJulius Caesar declares himself dictator for life in February of 44 BC. This act made a large portion of the Senate upset with him, and sixty Senate members came to the conclusion that killing Caesar was their best option. -
112
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
Caesar DiesIn 44 BC, Julius Caesar is assassinated. Many ideas were suggested, including pushing him off a bridge and killing him at the gladiator event, but it was decided that he would be killed with daggers in the presence of the Senate, Each member of the Senate that wanted him killed attacked him with their daggers, and with 35 wounds, Caesar died. -
113
Cleopatra and Antony Commit Suicide
Cleopatra and Antony Commit SuicideIn 30 BC, a mutual suicide took place between Cleopatra and Antony. Antony killed himself with his sword and Cleopatra was bitten by a snake -
114
Nero Persecutes the Christians
Following the fire of Rome, Nero was accused of starting the fire himself. Nero in turn accused the Christians and ordered that Christians be arrested and tortured. -
115
The Fall of Rome
The Fall of RomeThe eastern and western parts of Rome fell at different times, with the western part declining first. In 455 AD, the Vandals defeated the Western Roman Empire, and the Eastern Empire was taken over in 1453. -
Edict of Milan
Edict of MilanThe Edict of Milan was issued by Constantine in the year 313 AD. This document made things easier for the Christians and returned any property that had been taken from them. -
The Fire of Rome
The Burning of RomeIn July 18, 64 AD, a fire broke out in Rome that lasted six days and seven nights. It is assumed that the fire broke out in the merchant area of Rome, There have also been rumors that Nero ordered the city to be burned and that he sat playing his lyre as Rome was being burned; these rumors turned out to be true,
