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27 BCE
Beginnings
The Roman Republic falls, and the Empire begins -
27 BCE
The First Emperor
Augustus, Julius Caesar's adopted son, becomes the first Roman emperor. -
64
Great Fire
The Great Fire of Rome starts and lasts for six days. Many blame Emperor Nero for either starting the flames or not doing anything to control them. -
80
Colosseum
The Colosseum is built, its final product being celebrated with one hundred days of games there. -
122
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall, a large structure built to keep out English barbarians, is constructed. -
380
Christianity
Emperor Theodosius I announces Christianity the only religion of the Roman Empire. -
395
Split in Half
Emperor Theodosius I splits Rome in half; the Western Roman and Eastern Roman Empires, respectively. -
410
Sack of Rome
The Visigoths siege and pillage the city of Rome three times before finally plundering it. -
475
The Last Emperor
Romulus Augustulus, the last emperor, begins his reign. -
476
Endings
The Roman Empire falls.
