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Idols from the past

  • The legend it's recorded
    2016 BCE

    The legend it's recorded

    Roman Republic:The roman origin mythical tale of Romulus and Remus its first recorded (it’s written for the first time).
  • Lineal A creation
    1700 BCE

    Lineal A creation

    Minoan civilization:
    The Minoan civilization creates its own script, the Lineal A.
  • Dead Masks
    1550 BCE

    Dead Masks

    Mycenaean civilization:
    Golden death masks, such as the "Agamemnon" mask, were made at Mycenae.
  • Lineal B creation
    1450 BCE

    Lineal B creation

    Mycenaean civilization:
    Inspired by the minoans, the mycenaeans develop their own writing system, called the Lineal B.
  • 750 BCE

    Etruscan trade

    Etruscan civilization:
    Etruscans begin to trade their natural resources with other cultures along the Mediterranean; therefore, they became very wealthy.
  • Foundation of the Roman Republic
    750 BCE

    Foundation of the Roman Republic

    Roman Republic:
    When Julius Caesar's regime ends,a new form of government emerges, where the power it's in the hands of the senate conformed by the patricians.
  • 507 BCE

    The development of democracy

    Classical Greece:
    The athenian nobleman Cleisthenes creates a new system of government that he calls demokratia.
  • Death of Socrates
    399 BCE

    Death of Socrates

    Classical Greece:
    Socrates, a greek philosopher and father of western philosophy, dies.
  • The Great Fire
    64

    The Great Fire

    Roman Empire:
    The great fire takes place in Rome, which lasted for 6 days and destroyed 10 of the 14 districts of this city.
  • Roman Colosseum Inauguration
    80

    Roman Colosseum Inauguration

    Roman Empire:
    The Roman Colosseum, (one of the most important entertainment centers of this city), it’s officially opened by emperor Titus.
  • Tairona gold art
    200

    Tairona gold art

    Tairona culture:
    Taironan craftsmen start developing gold art, such as golden jewelry and sculptures.
  • Period: 250 to Jan 1, 950

    Mayan cities

    Maya civilization:
    In the classical Mayan period, cities such as Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, Copán, and Uxmal were founded.
  • Constantine is brought to life
    272

    Constantine is brought to life

    Roman Empire:
    Emperor Constantine (who during his regime drastically changed the roman religion to Christianity) was born.
  • The beginnings of Tenochtitlan
    Jan 1, 1345

    The beginnings of Tenochtitlan

    The founding of Tenochtitlan (the Aztec capital city) on the lake Texcoco.
  • The beginning of the Inca expansion
    Jan 1, 1438

    The beginning of the Inca expansion

    Inca civilization:
    The Inca empire takes over the Cuzco valley with the defeat of the Chancas, and start expanding in all directions.
  • Jan 1, 1537

    The end of the Muisca culture

    The Muisca culture it’s put to an end when its people are dominated by the Spanish conquerors led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.