Williamc and Lacey

By Emerald LZ
  • Founding Of Rome
    753 BCE

    Founding Of Rome

    According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.
  • The Roman Republic Begins
    509 BCE

    The Roman Republic Begins

    Rome transitions from monarchy to a republic, ruled by elected officials.
  • The First Punic War
    264 BCE

    The First Punic War

    Rome fights Carthage and gains control of Sicily, marking the start of it expansion beyond Italy.
  • The Second Punic War
    218 BCE

    The Second Punic War

    Rome defeats Hannibal of Carthage, Securing its dominance in the Western Mediterranean
  • Destruction of Carthage
    146 BCE

    Destruction of Carthage

    Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Third Punic War and gaining control of North Africa
  • Julius Caesars Invasion of Britain
    55 BCE

    Julius Caesars Invasion of Britain

    Julius Caesars leads two expeditions to Britain marking Romes first contact with the island.
  • Assassinated of Julius Caesar
    44 BCE

    Assassinated of Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is assassinated leading to the end of the end of Roman Republic and the rise of Roman Empire
  • Augustus Becomes The First Emperor
    27 BCE

    Augustus Becomes The First Emperor

    Octavian becomes the first Roman Emperor making the beginning of the Roman Empire.
  • Roman Conquest of Britain
    43

    Roman Conquest of Britain

    The first Roman Emperor Claudius orders the invasion of Britain beginning Roman rule over the island
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    A massive fire destroys much of Rome, leading to the first persecution of Christmas by Emperor Nero
  • Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
    79

    Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

    The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are buried by volcano ash.
  • Construction of Hadrian's Wall
    122

    Construction of Hadrian's Wall

    Emperor Hadrian orders buildings of a wall across northern Britain to defend against the Scots
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Emperor Constantine grants religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire, Allowing Christianity to be practiced openly.
  • Sack of Rome by the Visigoths
    410

    Sack of Rome by the Visigoths

    Rime is sacked by the Visigoths, Marking the beginning of the end for Western Roman Empire.
  • Fall of the Western Roman Empire
    476

    Fall of the Western Roman Empire

    The last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus, is deposed, traditionally marking the fall of Western Roman Empire.