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According to legend. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.
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Rome transition from monarchy to a republic , ruled ruled by elected officials
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Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily , marking the start of its expansion beyond Italy
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Rome Defeats Hannibal of Carthage securing its dominance in the western Mediterranean
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Rome destroys Carthage , ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of north Africa
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Julius Caesars Leads two expeditions to Britain making Rome s first contact with the island.
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Julius Caesar is Assassinated leading to the end of Roman empire
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Octavian [ later Augustus ] Becomes the first Roman Emperor making the beginning of the roman emperor
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The Romans Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain begins Roman rule over the island
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A massive fire destroys much of Rome , Leading to the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero
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The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried under volcano ash.