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753 BCE
Rome Is Founded
Romulus founds Rome as a city and becomes its king. He builds an army and makes the most noble men patricians. He also made the elders of Rome the senate. -
Period: 753 BCE to 509 BCE
Kingdom of Rome
The time-span of when Rome would be ruled by a king. -
Period: 750 BCE to 725 BCE
Iliad and Odyssey
Homer's Iliad and Odyssey were created sometime around this time span. -
630 BCE
Sappho
It was around this time that Sappho, a famous Greek poet, was born. She was most known for her poems on love. -
580 BCE
Pythagoras
It was around this time that the Pythagoras, a famous Greek philosopher and mathematician, was born. -
Period: 509 BCE to 27 BCE
The Roman Republic
During this period, Rome would be ruled by two consuls who would usually be elected each year. -
500 BCE
Circus Maximus
This is believed to be around the time that the original Circus Maximus was built. However, the real date and even century are still up to speculation. -
469 BCE
Socrates
It was around this time that the famous Greek philosopher Socrates was born. -
429 BCE
Plato
It was around this year that the famous Greek philosopher Plato was born. -
384 BCE
Aristotle
It was around this time that the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle was born. -
Period: 365 BCE to 275 BCE
Euclid
This is the lifespan of the famous Greek mathematician, Euclid. He made many discoveries in Geometry and also logically proved the Pythagorean Theorem. -
312 BCE
Via Appia I
The construction of the Via Appia begins and the path from Rome to Capua is finished under the Censor Appius Claudius Caecus. -
312 BCE
Aqua Appia
Rome's first Aqueduct, the 16 kilometer long Aqua Appia was built. It was also built by Appius Claudius Caecus. -
244 BCE
Via Appia II
By this time, the Via Appia had been expanded by about 370 kilometers to reach the port of Brundisium around the heel of Italy. -
Period: 234 BCE to 149 BCE
Cato
This is the lifespan of the famous Roman historian and writer, Cato. He was once a Roman consul and also has repaired Rome's aqueducts in the past. His most famous work is his "Origines" that is a series of seven books. -
190 BCE
Cornelia Africana
It was around this time that Cornelia Africana, a famous Roman woman, was born. She married Tiberius Gracchus the Elder, had 12 children with him(only three would survive childhood), and still managed to live to the age of 90. Two of these children were the famous Gracchi brothers. She was very politically active during the political careers of her sons. -
146 BCE
The Temple of Jupiter Stator
It was during this time that the Temple of Jupiter Stator was completed. It was the first building in Rome to be made entirely out of marble. Its style and design would continue to be present in other Roman Architecture. Its style is even sometimes seen in American architecture such as the Lincoln Memorial. -
140 BCE
Aqua Marcia
Rome was in dire need for a larger water supply so the Praetor, Marcus Rex, was tasked with building the Aqua Marcia. It was funded using the spoils from Carthage in the recent Punic Wars. -
Period: 106 BCE to 43 BCE
Cicero
Lifespan of the famous Roman orator, Cicero. -
100 BCE
Julius Caesar
Arguably the most famous Romans. He was an extremely important general, politician, and statesman. Caesar managed to conquer Gaul and greatly expand Rome and its power. He even had a play written about him and the month of July named after him. -
Period: 100 BCE to 44 BCE
Julius Caesar
The lifespan of Julius Caesar. He was a very famous Roman general and leader. After his death, Caesar was recognized as a Roman God. -
Period: 99 BCE to 55 BCE
Lucretius
This is the lifespan of Lucretius, a famous Roman philosopher and poet. His most well known work was "De Rerum Natura", translated to "On the Nature of Things" -
Period: 87 BCE to 54 BCE
Catullus
The lifespan of the famous Roman poet, Catullus. -
83 BCE
Fulvia cont...
Her third husband was the extremely famous Roman figure, Marc Antony. Fulvia married men who were populists and supported them with the influence she gained over the people who supported her first husband. She was the first female (excluding mythological figures) to be on a Roman coin. -
83 BCE
Fulvia
It was around this time that Fulvia, a famous Roman woman who influenced Roman politics was born. She married three important figures in Roman history. Her first husband was the Roman politician Clodius Pulcher; he once ran for praetor but was murdered by his competition. Her second husband was Scribonius Curio, another famous Roman politician, one who won an election and became a tribune. Curio died in the campaign led by Julius Caesar. -
Period: 78 BCE to 10 BCE
Vitruvius
This was the lifespan of the famous Roman architect, Vitruvius. His most well known piece is "De Architectura". -
75 BCE
The Ampitheatre of Pompeii
The Ampitheatre of Pompeii is built. This is the oldest surviving Roman ampitheatre that we know about. -
Period: 70 BCE to 19 BCE
Virgil
This was the lifespan of Virgil, a famous Roman poet. His most famous work was the Aeneid -
Period: 59 BCE to 17
Livy
The lifespan of the famous Roman historian Livy. His most famous work was "Ad Urbe Condita". -
58 BCE
Livia Drusilla
It was around this time that Livia Drusilla (also known as Julia Augusta) was born. She was Augustus Caesar's wife and adviser throughout his reign. She was the mother of emperor TIberius and the paternal grandmother of emperor Claudius. During the reign of Tiberius, she had a lot of unofficial power in the government, the senate wanted to give her the title, "Mater Patriae"(Mother of the Fatherland). -
27 BCE
Augustus Caesar
Originally named Octavian, Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. He managed to defeat Marc Antony and Egypt. As emperor, he created a new constitution with the senate and built many new aqueducts, roads, and buildings. -
Period: 27 BCE to 14
The Golden Age of Latin Literature
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Period: 27 BCE to 14
Augustus Caesar
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 27 BCE to 476
The [Western] Roman Empire
It was during this time that Rome became truly powerful and successful under the rule of emperors. -
19 BCE
The Arch of Augustus
The Arch of Augustus was built in commemoration of Rome's victory over the Parthians. -
Period: 14 to 37
Tiberius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 18 to 133
The Silver Age of Latin Literature
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Period: 23 to 79
Pliny the Elder
Lifespan of Pliny the Elder, a famous Roman historian and scientist. -
Period: 37 to 41
Caligula
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 41 to 54
Claudius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 46 to 120
Plutarch
This is the lifespan of Plutarch who was a famous Greek and then Roman historian and biographer. He wrote biographies of many Roman emperors. His most famous work was his "Parallel Lives" that included the lives of many famous Romans. -
50
Pont du Gard Aqueduct
A portion of the Nimes Aqueduct is built in Pont du Gard in France. This portion of the aqueduct is 49 meters tall making it the largest aqueduct ever. -
54
Nero
Considered to be a madman of an emperor. He came into power when his mother murdered his stepfather, Claudius. Nero later had his mother and his first wife executed. Nero later married a male slave that he had had castrated. It was during his rule that the "Great Fire of Rome" burnt down much of Rome which he blamed on the Christians. -
Period: 54 to 68
Nero
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
64
The Great Fire of Rome
It was this time that there was a devastating urban fire in Rome. It greatly damaged much of the city and lasted six day. Many people blamed Nero for the fire but Nero blamed and persecuted the Christians for the fire. -
65
Circus Maximus
The Circus Maximus is rebuilt to hold up to a quarter of a million people. It was used for chariot racing, gladiator battles, and many games. -
Period: 68 to 69
Galba
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
69
Year of the Four Emperors
Galba
Otho
Vitellius
Vespasian -
Period: 69 to 79
Vespasian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
72
Colosseum I
The construction of the Roman Colosseum is begun by Emperor Vespasian. -
79
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. -
Period: 79 to 81
Titus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
80
Colosseum II
Eight years into the construction of the Colosseum, Emperor Titus opens it up to the public for 100 days of gladiator shows. -
81
The Arch of Titus
The Arch of Titus is built in commemoration for his successful conquest of Jerusalem. -
Period: 81 to 96
Domitian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
96
Colosseum III
The construction of the Colosseum is finalized under the reign of Domitian. -
Period: 96 to 98
Nerva
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
98
Trajan
His reign as emperor was widely praised. It was during is reign that the Roman Empire reached its largest size as he managed to conquer the kingdom of Dacia. He also built and improved a lot of the infrastructure in the Roman Empire. He also set up an imperial fund to help the poor (especially their children) of Rome. -
Period: 98 to 117
Trajan
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
113
Trajan's Column
Trajan's Column is built in commemoration for his successful campaigns in Dacia. -
117
The Roman Empire at its Largest
It was at this time, by the end of Trajan's reign as emperor of Rome, that the Roman Empire had reached the largest size in land that it would grow to. -
Period: 117 to 138
Hadrian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 129 to 210
Galen
This is the lifespan of the famous Greek physician who was in the Roman Empire. Galen made many discoveries in the study of human anatomy such as how the brain controls the rest of the body. -
Period: 138 to 161
Antonius Pius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 161 to 169
Lucius Verus
Had a joint rule with Marcus Aurelius. -
Period: 161 to 180
Marcus Aurelius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 177 to 192
Commodus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. Had joint rule with his father, Marcus Aurelius for his first three yeas as emperor. -
193
Year of the Five Emperors
Pertinax
Didius Julianus
Pescennius Niger
Claudius Albinus
Septimius Severus -
Period: 193 to 193
Pertinax
Reign as Emperor of Rome. Was murdered by the Praetorian Guard. -
Period: 193 to 193
Didius Julianus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. He became emperor through bidding in an auction. -
Period: 193 to 194
Pescennius Niger
Reign as Emperor of Rome. He was the first black emperor of Rome -
Period: 193 to 197
Claudius Albinus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 193 to 211
Septimius Severus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 198 to 217
Caracalla
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 209 to 212
Geta
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 217 to 218
Macrinus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. He murdered Caracalla. -
Period: 218 to 222
Elagabalus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 222 to 235
Alexander Severus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 235 to 238
Maximinus Thrax
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
238
Year of the Six Emperors
Maximinus Thrax
Gordian I
Gordian II
Balbinus
Pupienus
Gordian III -
Period: 238 to 244
Gordian III
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 244 to 249
Philip and Philip II
Their shared reign as Emperors of Rome. -
Period: 249 to 251
Trajan Decius and Herennius Etruscus
Their shared reign as Emperors of Rome. -
Period: 251 to 251
Hostilian
Reign as Emperor of Rome, died from plague. -
Period: 251 to 253
Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian
Their reign as Emperors of Rome. -
Period: 253 to 253
Aemilian
Reign as Emperor of Rome for three months. -
Period: 253 to 260
Valerian
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 253 to 268
Gallienus
Joint reign and then independent reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 268 to 270
Claudius II
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 270 to 270
Quintillus
Short reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 270 to 275
Aurelian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 275 to 276
Tacitus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 276 to 276
Florianus
Short reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 276 to 282
Probus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 282 to 283
Carus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 283 to 284
Numerian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 283 to 285
Carinus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 286 to 305
Maximianus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 305 to 306
Constantius Chlorus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 306 to 312
Maxentius
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 306 to 307
Severus
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 307 to 337
Constantine
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 307 to 308
Maximian
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 337 to 340
Constantine
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 337 to 350
Constans
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 337 to 361
Constantius II
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 360 to 363
Julian
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 363 to 364
Jovian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 364 to 375
Valentinian
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 367 to 383
Gratian
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 375 to 392
Valentinian II
Joint reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 392 to 394
Eugenius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 395 to 423
Honorius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 423 to 425
John
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 425 to 455
Valentian III
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 455 to 455
Petronius Maximus
Short reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 455 to 456
Avitus
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 457 to 461
Majorian
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 461 to 465
Severus III
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 467 to 472
Anthemius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 472 to 472
Alybrius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 473 to 474
Glycerius
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 474 to 475
Julius Nepos
Reign as Emperor of Rome. -
Period: 475 to 476
Romulus Augustus
Reign as the final Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. -
476
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Many consider this to be the fall of the Roman Empire. Odoacer seized power from Romulus Augustus and made himself the King of Italy.
