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Italy

  • Beginning of Rome
    753 BCE

    Beginning of Rome

    There are lots of legends about the beginning of Rome. According to one of the main legends, Rome was established by two brothers. The legend says that they were arguing about who would rule the city, thus Romulus killed Remus, and named the city after himself.
  • Julius Caesar
    100 BCE

    Julius Caesar

    Julius is born in 100 BC. He became the most powerful general that Rome ever had. Julius also expanded the empire, and conquered many countries. He claimed dictatorship in 46 BC, however Julius was assassinated 2 years later.
  • Height of the Roman Empire
    31 BCE

    Height of the Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire had conquered many countries. Huge achievements were being established. Many buildings were being built this period, like the Colosseum.
  • Fall of Rome
    303

    Fall of Rome

    Rome is divided into East and West.
  • Dark Ages
    400

    Dark Ages

    Italy was repeatedly been invaded and conquered by different Germany Tribes. Big parts of the empire were been conquered by other empires.
  • The Renaissance Begins in Italy
    1400

    The Renaissance Begins in Italy

    Artistic ideas were establishing in parts of Italy. Florence was the center of it all. Lots of artists were there.
  • Napoleon and Italy

    Napoleon and Italy

    Napoleon rises to power, and divides Italy.
  • The First World War

    The First World War

    Italy remained neutral during World War 1, however joined the Allies. Italy suffered through big wars, and lots of protests were going on.
  • Mussolini and Fascism

    Mussolini and Fascism

    Mussolini creates dictatorship.
  • Mussolini's Policy

    Mussolini's Policy

    He invaded Ethiopia to create a new Roman Empire. He joined Nazi Germany. Together, they supported General Franco during the Spanish Civil War.
  • Second World War

    Second World War

    Both of them suffer defeat, and surrender.
  • Italy Republic

    Italy Republic

    One June 2, 1946, Italy becomes a republic.