Henry

By Emerald LZ
  • Founding of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding of Rome

    According to legend, Rome was founded by and Romulus and Remus
  • The Roman Republic Begins
    509 BCE

    The Roman Republic Begins

    Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials
  • The First Punic War
    264 BCE

    The First Punic War

    Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy
  • The second Punic war
    218 BCE

    The second Punic war

    Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, securing it dominance in the western Mediterranean
  • Destruction of Carthage
    146 BCE

    Destruction of Carthage

    Rome destroys Carthage ending the Third Punic War and gaining control North Africa
  • Assassination of Julius Caesar
    44 BCE

    Assassination of Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is assassinated, leading to the end of Rome of the Roman Republic and contact with the island
  • Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain
    44 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain

    Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island
  • Augustus Becomes the First Emperor
    27 BCE

    Augustus Becomes the First Emperor

    Octavian [later Augustus] becomes the Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire
  • Roman Conquest of Britain
    43

    Roman Conquest of Britain

    The Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain, beginning Roman rule over the island
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero