Ancient Rome

By JenniferRGant
  • 1000 BCE

    Palatine Hill

    The first settlements of people settle on Palatine Hill.
  • 753 BCE

    Rome is founded

  • 509 BCE

    Rome becomes a republic

  • 264 BCE

    First Punic War

  • 218 BCE

    Second Punic War

  • 45 BCE

    Julius Caesar becomes dictator

  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar killed

    Roman senators conspire together and assassinate Caesar.
  • Period: 14 to 180

    Peace and Prosperity for Rome.

    During this time there are the "Five good Emperors" Nerva (reigned ad 96–98), Trajan (98–117), Hadrian (117–138), Antoninus Pius (138–161), and Marcus Aurelius (161–180).
  • 284

    Diocletian becomes Emperor

    After the death of Carus, the previous emperor and his son, Diocletian is proclaimed emperor but Carus' other surviving son Carinus also claimed the title but was defeated by Diocletian.
  • 476

    Western Roman Empire Falls

    Romulus is overthrown by Odoacer the Germanic leader.