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305
Diocletian takes Power
Roman emperor 284–305, who restored efficient government to the empire after the near anarchy of the 3rd century. His reorganization of the fiscal, administrative, and military machinery of the empire laid the foundation for the Byzantine Empire in the East and temporarily shored up the decaying empire in the West. His reign is also noted for the last great persecution of the Christians -
306
Constanine takes Power
The first Roman emperor to profess Christianity. He not only initiated the evolution of the empire into a Christian state but also provided the impulse for a distinctively Christian culture that prepared the way for the growth of Byzantine and Western medieval culture. -
313
Edit Of Milan
A proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman Empire. It was the outcome of a political agreement concluded in Milan between the Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius in February 313. -
Nov 12, 753
Romulus and Remus
Romulus and Remus were twin brothers. hey were abandoned by their parents as babies and put into a basket that was then placed into the River Tiber, founded by a female wolf. The wolf nursed the babies for a short time before they were found by a shepherd, who raised him. When Romulus and Remus became adults, they decided to found a city where the wolf had found them. The brothers got into a fight then Remus died. Romulus the sole founder of the new city and he gave his name to it Rome. -
Death of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar joined the Roman Army in 81 BC and was the first Roman army commander to invade England. Caesar was born into a wealthy family and was very smart. In 44 BC, Caesar was murdered by those politicians who feared that he was too obsessed with his own importance. His murder took place at the Senate House in Rome. After his murder, Rome was divided as to whether it was a good thing or not. -
The Second Triumvirate
These three men then formed what is know in history as the Second Triumvirate (43 B.C.). They agreed that Antony should rule Gaul, Lepidus Spain, and Octavius Africa and the Mediterranean; but Rome and Italy were to be held in common. -
First Truimvirate
The First Triumvirate was composed of Julius Caesar, Pompeius Magnus and Marcus Licinius Crassus. When Crassus died after the battle of Carrhae civil war broke out between Caesar and Pompey for control of Rome. In 49 the senate, backing Pompey, ordered Caesar to disband his army and give up his province of Gaul. Instead of giving up, Caesar crossed the Rubicon river setting off a civil war. -
Social War
Rebellion waged by ancient Rome’s Italian allies who, denied the Roman franchise, fought for independence. -
THE SECOND PUNIC WAR
Rome was the victor in the Second Punic War. Roman forces were able to take over key cities, finally defeating Hannibal near Zama, Africa. -
Pax Romana
he term "Pax Romana," which literally means "Roman peace," refers to the time period from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E. in the Roman Empire.
