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According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. -
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials. -
Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of it expansion beyond Italy. -
Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, Securing its dominance in the Western Mediterranean -
Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North Africa -
Julius Caesars leads two expeditions to Britain marking Romes first contact with the island. -
Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the end of Roman Republic and the rise of Roman Empire -
Octavian becomes the first Roman Emperor making the beginning of the Roman Empire. -
The first Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain beginning Roman rule over the island -
A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christmas by Emperor Nero -
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcano ash. -
Emperor Hadrian orders buildings of a wall across northern Britain to defend against the Scots -
Emperor Constantine grants religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire, Allowing Christianity to be practiced openly.
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Rime is sacked by the Visigoths, Marking the beginning of the end for Western Roman Empire. -
The last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus, is deposed, traditionally marking the fall of Western Roman Empire.
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