-
According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus
and Remus -
Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled
by elected officials. -
Rome fights Cartage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy.
-
Rome destroys Carthage ending The Third Punic War
and gaining control of North Africa. -
Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain making Rome 's first contact with the island.
-
Julius Caesar assassinated, leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
-
Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing its
dominance in the western Mediterranean.