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753 BCE
Founding Of Rome
According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. -
509 BCE
The Roman Republic Begins
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials. -
264 BCE
The First Punic War
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of it expansion beyond Italy. -
218 BCE
The Second Punic War
Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, Securing its dominance in the Western Mediterranean -
146 BCE
Destruction of Carthage
Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North Africa -
55 BCE
Julius Caesars Invasion of Britain
Julius Caesars leads two expeditions to Britain marking Romes first contact with the island. -
44 BCE
Assassinated of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the end of Roman Republic and the rise of Roman Empire -
27 BCE
Augustus Becomes The First Emperor
Octavian becomes the first Roman Emperor making the beginning of the Roman Empire. -
43
Roman Conquest of Britain
The first Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain beginning Roman rule over the island -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christmas by Emperor Nero -
79
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcano ash. -
122
Construction of Hadrian's Wall
Emperor Hadrian orders buildings of a wall across northern Britain to defend against the Scots -
313
Edict of Milan
Emperor Constantine grants religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire, Allowing Christianity to be practiced openly. -
410
Sack of Rome by the Visigoths
Rime is sacked by the Visigoths, Marking the beginning of the end for Western Roman Empire. -
476
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus, is deposed, traditionally marking the fall of Western Roman Empire.