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People first settle in Rome.
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The Roman republic is founded.
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Rome destroys Carthage.
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Julius Caesar becomes dictator for life.
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Augustus becomes the first Roman emperor.
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According to Christian tradition, Jesus is born.
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A fire destroys much of Rome. Emperor Nero blames Christians.
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The Roman empire reaches its largest extent.
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Emperor Constantine ends the persecution of Christians in the empire.
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The Western Roman empire collapses.
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The last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustus, dies.
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Justinian becomes Byzantine emperor.
