Spqr

Roman Timeline

By ItzMeSyth3
  • Legendary founding Rome by Romulus
    753 BCE

    Legendary founding Rome by Romulus

  • Period: 753 BCE to 509 BCE

    Roman Kingdom

    The Roman Kingdom, also referred to as the Roman monarchy, or the regal period of ancient Rome. The Roman Kingdom was started by the creator of Rome or Roma, Romulus.
  • Tarquinius Superbus becomes the 5th king of Rome
    535 BCE

    Tarquinius Superbus becomes the 5th king of Rome

  • 509 BCE

    Uprising against Tarquinius Superbus, which leads to the establishment of the Roman Republic

  • 509 BCE

    Uprising against Tarquinius Superbus, which leads to the establishment of the Roman Republic

  • Period: 509 BCE to 27 BCE

    Roman Rebublic

    The Roman Republic was the era of classical Roman civilization, led by the Roman people, beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom. The Roman Republic was the about the people over throwing the king and this was the time of Julius Caesar
  • Empire divided into West and East under the rule of Emperor Diocletian
    395 BCE

    Empire divided into West and East under the rule of Emperor Diocletian

  • Christianity becomes official religion of Roman Empire
    323 BCE

    Christianity becomes official religion of Roman Empire

  • 313 BCE

    Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, accepting the practice of Christianity

  • Period: 264 BCE to 241 BCE

    First Punic War

    The First Punic War was the first of three wars fought between Carthage and Rome. Rome Won
  • 241 BCE

    Roman victory in the First Punic War

  • Period: 218 BCE to 201 BCE

    Second Punic War

    The Second Punic War, also referred to as The Hannibalic War and by the Romans the War Against Hannibal. Rome Won Again
  • Battle of Cannae
    216 BCE

    Battle of Cannae

  • Battle of Zama and Roman victory in the Second Punic War
    202 BCE

    Battle of Zama and Roman victory in the Second Punic War

  • Period: 149 BCE to 146 BCE

    Third Punic War

    Third Punic War, also called Third Carthaginian War, (149–146 BCE), third of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire that resulted in the final destruction of Carthage. Rome Won all three and Wiped Carthage of the Map.
  • 146 BCE

    Roman victory in the Third Punic War and complete destruction of the city of Carthage

  • 117 BCE

    The Roman Empire reached its greatest size under the reign of Emperor Trajan

  • The Colosseum opens in Rome
    80 BCE

    The Colosseum opens in Rome

  • Julius Caesar expands Roman army and influence in Gaul
    60 BCE

    Julius Caesar expands Roman army and influence in Gaul

  • 49 BCE

    Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon river and starts the Roman Civil War

  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar declared himself dictator for life

  • Julius Caesar is assassinated
    44 BCE

    Julius Caesar is assassinated

  • Octavian, Julius Caesar’s nephew, wins the civil war between himself and Antony, and is made imperator. Changes name to Augustus
    27 BCE

    Octavian, Julius Caesar’s nephew, wins the civil war between himself and Antony, and is made imperator. Changes name to Augustus

  • Period: 27 BCE to 576

    Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of ancient Rome. As a polity it included large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. This time was ruled by emperors.
  • 33

    rucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth

  • 64

    The Great Fire of Rome

  • Eruption of Mt Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum
    79

    Eruption of Mt Vesuvius and destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum

  • Huns start to invade Rome
    360

    Huns start to invade Rome

  • 476

    Ostrogoths raid Rome and force the last Western Emperor to give up power