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   According to legend. Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus. 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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. The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried under volcano ash.