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753 BCE
The beginning
Romulus and Remus are twin brothers. They are the founders of the city of Rome. They were the children of Rhea Silvia and the Roman god Mars. They are said to be raised by a she-wolf before they were found by a shepherd. -
509 BCE
The Republic Begins
The government that would change the face of history began on 509 bc as the republic government begins after the last seven kings -
218 BCE
Hannibal Invasion
Hannibal of Carthage attacks Rome full force. The battle was epic a game changer for Rome. These events occurred during the Second Punic War. -
73 BCE
Spartacus's Uprising
Spartacus was a gladiator who led an army of slaves. He led many battles and was successful in some. But ultimately him and his men were captured and killed. -
45 BCE
The assassination of Julius Caesar
March 15th known as the day of Ides, Caesar was assassinated by members of the senate. They did this with the intentions of bringing back the senate. -
44 BCE
Julius Caesar Rises to Power
After Julius Caesar won the civil war he established himself as emperor for 10 years. He ended the Roman Republic for the time being. He claimed himself as supreme ruler over all of Rome. -
27 BCE
The Roman Empire Begins
Caesar was a dictator, yes but he did not be liked to be thought of as that. Caesar Augustus or "Octavius" was the first one to claim and call himself emperor of Rome. Thus starting the Roman Empire. -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
Most of Rome is destroyed in a great gulf of flames. Most blame Caesar Nero for this situation. To take the blame off of him he then blamed the christians saying they were the reason for this great monstrosity. -
80
The Building of the Roman Colosseum
This is one of the most iconic ancient buildings in Rome. You literally can not mention Rome without mentioning the Colosseum. This was once the most popular place in Rome for entertainment. Gladiator fights galor. -
122
Hadrian's Wall
This wall was built across North England to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. -
306
Constantine the Great becomes emperor
Constantine was in a very intense battle. That night an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying he was going to win. He put his faith in God and won the battle. He became a christian. -
380
Christianity becomes the official religion
This will affect European history till this day. The Roman Catholic church was started. Many different positions created in the church. -
395
Rome Splits
To make managing the empire much easier, Rome split into 2 separate empires. The East and the west. Rome now had 2 separate leaders and 2 separate capitols. -
410
Visigoth Invasion
The Visigoths were forced out their land by the Huns which then led them to attack Rome. They needed new land and newfound riches. Rome was already on its downfall so they exploited that. -
476
Western Rome Falls
The last Roman emperor is killed. From here the middle ages began. Rome has completely fell from the top.
