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The Roman Republic falls, and the Empire begins
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Augustus, Julius Caesar's adopted son, becomes the first Roman emperor.
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The Great Fire of Rome starts and lasts for six days. Many blame Emperor Nero for either starting the flames or not doing anything to control them.
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The Colosseum is built, its final product being celebrated with one hundred days of games there.
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Hadrian's Wall, a large structure built to keep out English barbarians, is constructed.
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Emperor Theodosius I announces Christianity the only religion of the Roman Empire.
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Emperor Theodosius I splits Rome in half; the Western Roman and Eastern Roman Empires, respectively.
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The Visigoths siege and pillage the city of Rome three times before finally plundering it.
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Romulus Augustulus, the last emperor, begins his reign.
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The Roman Empire falls.
