Roman timeline
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Updated: 3 May 2021
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Created byMatthew Shinners
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King Tarquin is overthrown, Rome becomes a republicRevolt of Plebeians against PatriciansEntire Italian peninsula under Roman controlThe Battle of CannaeBattle of ZamaMarian ReformsInvention of Hypocaust heating systemSlave Revolt led by Spartacus, a gladiatorThe First Triumvirate is made (Pompey, Crassus, and Julius Caesar).Julius Caesar is assasinatedThe Empire Age begins. Octavian claims the title of Augustus, recieving all power of the magistrates in governmentBattle of the Teutoburg ForestJesus Christ crucified in JerusalemThe great fire in Rome. Nero blamed the Christians for this fire and started persecution.Vesuvius (volcano) erupts, burying Pompeii and HerculaneumConstruction of the Colosseum is completedThe empire is divided into four sections. Two emperors rule over the four sections.Persecution of ChristiansConstantine I defeats Licinius, becomes the only ruler of the EmpireThe Capitol is moved to ConstantinopleThe Empire is divided into West and EastAttila the Hun invades Italy but does not damage RomeRome is lootedThe Goths invade the Western Roman EmpireGeneral Cincinnatus takes up position of dictator to save RomeRome creates the Twelve Tables (first law code).Rome is invaded and looted by the GaulsConstruction of first aqueduct beginsRomulus and Remus create Rome (mythical)Aeneas flees from TroyPeriods
Age of KingsLatin League is defeatedFirst War between Rome and Carthage (First Punic WarSecond Punic WarJulius Caesar conquered all of GaulCivil War with Julius CaesarCivil War between Marc Antony and OctavianThe Jewish RevoltHadrian's walls are built (located in Britain)Empire is its largest under Emperor Trajan and HadrianEastern Empire goes on as the Byzantine Empire
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