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  • Foundinf of Rome
    753 BCE

    Foundinf of Rome

    According to legend, Rome was founded by 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 Second Punic War
    241 BCE

    The Second Punic War

    Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy.
  • The Second punic war
    201 BCE

    The Second punic war

    Rome defeats Hannobal of Carthage, securing its
    dominace in the western Mediterranean.
  • Destruction of Carthage
    146 BCE

    Destruction of Carthage

    Rome dage, ending destroys Cathage, the Third Punic war and gaining control of north Africa
  • Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britian
    54 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britian

    Julius Caesar leads two expeditions to Britain marking Rome's first contact with the island
  • Assassination of Julius Caesar
    44 BCE

    Assassination of Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
  • Roman Conquest of britain
    43 BCE

    Roman Conquest of britain

    The Roman Emperor Claudius orders in invasion of Britian beginning Roman rule over the island.
  • Augustus Become the First Emperor
    27 BCE

    Augustus Become the First Emperor

    Octavian later August becomes the first Roman Empire, marking the beging of the Roman Empire.
  • 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.
  • Eruption of mount Vesuvius
    79

    Eruption of mount Vesuvius

    The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcainic