Ancient Rome Timeline

Mt. Vesuvius erupt and destroys Pompeii- Volcano near bay of Naples and covered Roman city Pompeii in ashes

Etruscans take over Rome- Rome was conquered by several Etruscans princes.

Constantine baptized as christian- He was baptized on his deathbed.

Spartacus Revolt- Slave revolt lead by gladiator Spartacus

Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus- These are the trials that lead up to Jesus death.

Twelve Tables created- The twelve tables were the laws of Rome. They covered most areas.

Rome split into two empires- a forceful Roman general, Diocletian, seized power and declared himself the new emperor.

First Triumvirate rules Rome- a political alliance between three powerful men in the Roman Republic: Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gnaeus Pompey.