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Period: 27 BCE to 68
Julio-Claudian Dynasty
The Julio-Claudian Dynasty included the reigns of Augustus Caesar, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. It was not a direct bloodline. Rome reached the height of its wealth and power during this time and is seen as the golden age of Roman literature and arts. However, their desire to involve senate and other roman nobles in the government led to a decline in the power and effective role of the senate. -
Period: 27 BCE to 14
Augustus Caesar Reign
Transformed decaying Republic into new monarchic regime. reign is also referred to as the Pax Romana- time of prosperity and peace in Rome and allowed for transmission of classical heritage and provided means for diffusion of Judaism and Christianity. In 25, his armies reduced Alpine tribes and annexed Galatia. He became the Pontifex Maximus, which is the chief priest of the Roman Religion, in 12 BC. -
Period: 6 BCE to 36
Jesus' life
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Period: 14 to 37
Tiberius
Tiberius Ruled from 14 to 37 AD. In 26 he departed to his holiday mansion on the isle of Capraeae and never returned to Rome. He died in Misenum in 37 AD after becoming ill while traveling in Campania. -
Period: 37 to 41
Caligula's Reign
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39
Caligula and the Senate
a feud between Caligula and the Senate erupted at the beginning of his reign and he ordered a fresh set of investigations and trials and replaced the consul and put multiple senators to death. -
40
Mauretania
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41
Caligula's death
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Period: 41 to 54
Claudius
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43
Britain
in 43 AD Claudius launched the conquest of Britain where he dispatched 40,000 troops and war elephants across the English channel. -
54
Claudius' death
Claudius died in 54 AD after being poisoned by his wife, Agrippina. -
Period: 54 to 68
Nero
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64
Great Fire of Rome
after a fire broke out among the shops lining the circus maximus, the flames rage for 6 days before coming under control and then reignite and burned for another 3 days. 2/3 of Rome was destroyed and historians blame Nero for the fire because they believe he wanted to bypass the senate and rebuild Rome to his liking. -
68
Nero's Death
Nero committed suicide in 68 AD. -
69
Otho's reign
Otho reinstituted glatitorial games and rewarded officials and soldiers who helped him overthrow Galba. He also completed Nero's golden palace and restored statues of Nero and Poppaea. He committed suicide April 16th, 69 AD. -
69
Vitellius' reign
Vitellius was the governor of Germany who took control of Rome with the help of his army and then disbanded the Praetorian guard and gave the positions to his german legions. he was killed by Vespasians army on December 20th, in 69 AD. -
69
Egypt
in 69 AD, Vespasian lived in Egypt where he increased provincial taxaion to generate money. -
Period: 69 to 79
Vespasian's reign
Vespasian was the governor of Judea. he died on June 23rd, 79 AD, at the age of 69 from natural causes. -
Period: 69 to 69
The Year of the Four Emperors
the year of the four emperors included Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian. -
Period: 69 to 96
the Flavian Dynasty
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Period: 69 to 69
Galba
Galba was the governor of spain who serves as emperor for less than seven months. he demanded tribune from many towns he conquered and kept the money for himself. he raised legions and marched into Rome, assuming the throne. Otho bribe Praetorian guards to murder him. -
70
Colloseum
Vespasian began the construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre, also known as the Colossem, in 70 AD. -
79
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius erupte in 79 AD and destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. the eruption covered the city of Pompeii in volcanic ash, which well preserved the view of life in a Roman city. Titus, who was emperor during the eruption set up a relief fund for survivors and organized a senatorial commission to provide what it could. -
Period: 79 to 81
Titus
During Titus' reign one of the worst epidemics of the plague fell on the people, so he provided medical support and extensive sacrifices to the Gods. however, Titus died of disease on September 13, 81 AD. -
Period: 81 to 96
Domitian
Domitian built a new temple to Jupiter, a new stadium, and built the Domus Augustana in 42 on Palatine Hill. However, he tightened the Jewish Tax and seized fortunes of senators and wealthy Romans in order to pay for his lifestyle. He was murdered by a group of conspirators and Stemphanus, a member of Domitian's imperial staff, in 96. -
Period: 96 to 180
the Five Good Emperors
the Five Good Emperors were Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. -
Period: 96 to 98
Nerva
During his reign, Neva destroyed statues of Domitian and ceremonial arches and executed many of Domitian's informers. He adopted Marcus Ulpius Traianus in 97 and appointed him as governer of Upper Germany, which provided them with an heir and secured the northern provinces. He also repaired roads, queducts, and the colosseum after the Tiber river flooded, allotted land to the poor and got rid of the Jewish tax enacted by Vespasian. He died in 98 of natural causes. -
Period: 98 to 117
Trajan
Trajan defeated the Dacia general Dacebalus in the second battle of Tapae In 101. He then built Trajan's column to commemorate his victories over the Dacians. He also built Trajan's Forum and Trajan's market. He died in 117 of natural causes. -
Period: 117 to 138
Hadrian
During his reign, Hadrian established cities throughout the Balkan Peninsula, Egypt, Asia Minor, and Greece. one of his most famous building projects was Hadrian's Wall. Construction began around 122 and corresponded to Hadrian's visits. The wall is In north Britain and marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. There was a Vallum that ran parallel to the wall. Hadrian also visited Jerusalem in 130 CE and rebuilt the city, which was in ruins from the First Roman-Jewish war. -
138
Hadrian's Death
Hadrian died in 138 CE, presumably of a heart attack. He was later cremated and put into the frat Tomb of Hadrian built by Antonius Pius. -
Period: 138 to 161
Antonius Pius
Antonius Pius, in addition to carrying on many of Hadrian's policies, freed many men from imprisonment. Trade and commerce also flourished during his reign. he constructed the Temple of Hadrian in 145. He died in 161 of a fever. -
Period: 161 to 180
Marcus Aurelius
In 177, Aurelius made Commodus his co-ruler and together the fought the northern enemies of the empire. The Meditations were a book of his thoughts that he published that contained note on his life reflecting his Stoic belifs. He died in 180 CE of natural causes. -
Aeneid
the Aeneid was written by a Roman poet named Virgil (70-19 BC). it is a 12-book-long epic poem that descrives the early mythology of the founding of Rome and follows the heo Aeneas who escapes from the burning troy and sails the Mediterranean searching for a new home.