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   According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus
 and Remus
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   Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials
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   Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy. Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy.
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   Rome defeats Hannobal of Carthage, securing its Rome defeats Hannobal of Carthage, securing its
 dominace in the western Mediterranean.
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   Rome dage, ending destroys Cathage, the Third Punic war and gaining control of north Africa Rome dage, ending destroys Cathage, the Third Punic war and gaining control of north Africa
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   Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island
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   Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
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   The Roman Emperor Claudius orders in invasion of Britian beginning Roman rule over the island. The Roman Emperor Claudius orders in invasion of Britian beginning Roman rule over the island.
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   Octavian later August becomes the first Roman Empire, marking the beging of the Roman Empire. Octavian later August becomes the first Roman Empire, marking the beging of the Roman Empire.
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   A massive fire destroys much of Rome leading to the first persecution of christians by Emperor Nero. A massive fire destroys much of Rome leading to the first persecution of christians by Emperor Nero.
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   The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcainic The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcainic