The Rise of The Roman Empire

  • 753 BCE

    Romulus founds Rome

    Romulus and his twin brother Remus found Rome on April 21, 2017. Rome was named after Romulus.
  • 401 BCE

    Visigoths sack Rome

    The city was attacked by Visigoths led by King Alaric.
  • 380 BCE

    Christianity declared sole religion by Theodosius I

    Emperor Theodosius I made Nicene Christianity the state church of the Roman Empire.
  • 183 BCE

    Hannibal invades Italy

    Hannibal invades Italy in the 2nd Punic War to destroy. He hated the Roman after swearing on the alter of Baal as a child.
  • 125 BCE

    Pantheon constructed by Hadrian

    The Pantheon is in Rome. It was completed in 125 BC for Hadrian.
  • 44 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Killed

    Julius Caesar's was stabbed 23 times.
  • Caesar Augustus becomes Emperor

    Augustus was considered the first roman emperor. He regined from January 1, 27 - August 19, 14 AD
  • Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    Jesus stood accused of sedition, not blasphemy—a civil crime, not a religious one. Rome’s punishment was a painful, and visible, death by crucifixion. In the age of Roman domination, only Rome crucified. Source: http://www.newsweek.com/how-romans-used-crucifixion-including-jesus-political-weapon-318934