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753 BCE
According to the legend of Romulus and Remus , Rome is founded.
According to the legend of Romulus and Remus , Rome is founded. -
509 BCE
The Etruscans are driven out of Rome and the Roman Republic is formed
The Etruscans are driven out of Rome and the Roman Republic is formed -
197 BCE
Spain becomes a Roman province
Spain becomes a Roman province -
146 BCE
A new province of Africa is established
A new province of Africa is established -
55 BCE
Julius Caesar's first invasion of Britain
Julius Caesar's first invasion of Britain -
44 BCE
Julius Caesar is murdered
Julius Caesar is murdered -
27 BCE
Octavianus declares peace in the Roman world, and he becomes Augustus, the firs Emperor of Rome
Octavianus declares peace in the Roman world, and he becomes Augustus, the firs Emperor of Rome -
43
emperor Claudius army invades Britain
emperor Claudius army invades Britain -
79
Mt Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii is destroyed
Mt Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii is destroyed -
80
Emperor Titus opens the world's largest Amphitheatre, the Colosseum.
Emperor Titus opens the world's largest Amphitheatre, the Colosseum. -
122
Emperor Hadrian has a wall built across northern England to keep the Picts and Celts out of Roman territory
Emperor Hadrian has a wall built across northern England to keep the Picts and Celts out of Roman territory -
410
The Roman army leaves Britain
The Roman army leaves Britain