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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