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