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Era 6 of 12 · from 264 BC to AD 476 (with the founding in 753 BC)

Ancient Rome

This era tells the story of Rome, from its legendary birth to the end of the Western Empire. At first Rome was a village on the River Tiber, ruled by kings. Then it became a republic and, by winning many wars, conquered all the lands around the Mediterranean. With Augustus the empire was born, full of roads, aqueducts, baths and great monuments. Latin, Roman law and many words we still use today come from that world.

In Italian schools it is usually studied in primary year 5

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The 25 events, in time order

  1. politicsTraditional founding of Romeabout 753 BC
  2. politicsBirth of the Roman Republicabout 509 BC
  3. politicsThe Laws of the Twelve Tablesabout 450 BC
  4. science and technologyThe Appian Way312 BC
  5. politicsThe First Punic War264–241 BC
  6. peopleHannibal crosses the Alps218 BC
  7. artPlautus and comedyabout 200 BC
  8. science and technologyRoman concreteabout 150 BC
  9. daily lifeThe Aqua Marcia aqueduct144–140 BC
  10. peopleSpartacus leads the revolt73–71 BC
  11. peopleCaesar crosses the Rubicon49 BC
  12. science and technologyThe Julian calendar46 BC
  13. politicsThe murder of Julius Caesar44 BC
  14. politicsAugustus, the first emperor27 BC
  15. daily lifeThe Pax Romana27 BC – AD 180
  16. artVirgil and the Aeneid19 BC
  17. daily lifePompeii buried by VesuviusAD 79
  18. artThe Colosseum opensAD 80
  19. artTrajan's ColumnAD 113
  20. artThe Pantheonabout AD 125
  21. science and technologyGalen, a doctor in Romeabout AD 162
  22. daily lifeThe Baths of CaracallaAD 216
  23. science and technologyThe book with pages (the codex)about AD 300
  24. politicsThe Edict of MilanAD 313
  25. politicsFall of the Western Roman EmpireAD 476
Traditional founding of Rome: Palatine Hill, RomeBirth of the Roman Republic: RomeThe Laws of the Twelve Tables: Roman Forum, RomeThe Appian Way: From Rome to Capua, later to BrindisiThe First Punic War: Sicily and the surrounding seasHannibal crosses the Alps: Western Alps, between France and ItalyPlautus and comedy: Rome (Plautus was born in Sarsina, in Romagna)Roman concrete: Pozzuoli and RomeThe Aqua Marcia aqueduct: From the Aniene valley to RomeSpartacus leads the revolt: Capua and Vesuvius, CampaniaCaesar crosses the Rubicon: River Rubicon, RomagnaThe Julian calendar: RomeThe murder of Julius Caesar: Curia of Pompey, RomeAugustus, the first emperor: RomeThe Pax Romana: Roman Empire, around the MediterraneanVirgil and the Aeneid: Rome (Virgil was born near Mantua)Pompeii buried by Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum, CampaniaThe Colosseum opens: RomeTrajan's Column: Forum of Trajan, RomeThe Pantheon: RomeGalen, a doctor in Rome: Rome (Galen was born in Pergamum, now in Turkey)The Baths of Caracalla: RomeThe book with pages (the codex): Roman EmpireThe Edict of Milan: MilanFall of the Western Roman Empire: Ravenna
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Did you know?

  • The year 46 BC lasted 445 days: Julius Caesar made it longer to bring the calendar back into line with the seasons.
  • The dome of the Pantheon is made of concrete with no iron reinforcement, and it is still the largest of its kind in the world.
  • The months of July and August are named after Julius Caesar and the emperor Augustus.

Test yourself

Ten questions on the era: multiple choice, before or after, put in order, match.

Quiz: Ancient Rome
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