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753 BCE
Rome is founded
Rome was founded by Romulus -
Period: 753 BCE to 1453
Roman Empire
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509 BCE
Rome becomes a Republic
The last king is now ruled by senators. There is a constitution with laws. -
218 BCE
Hannibal invades Italy
Hannibal leads the Carthage army to attack Italy. This becomes part of the Second Punic War. -
27 BCE
Roman Empire begins
Octavius appoints himself "Augustus", which means the first emperor. -
45
Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome
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64
Roman Empire begins
Nero set fire to Rome and blames the Christians for it. -
80
Colosseum is built
The Colosseum was built in 80 AD. The completion of the Colosseum was celebrated with 100 days of games. The Romans invade Scotland.
