This timeline shows the major divisions of ancient Rome over time and the defining features of each.
legend, ancient Rome was founded by brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C. After a rising conflict, Romulus killed Remus, became king and named Rome after himself. The traditional story also credits Romulus with starting an alliance with his rival, Titus Tatius, and making the site of […...
Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of western Asia, northern Africa and the Mediterranean islands. Among the many legacies of Roman do...
Learn about the history of Rome. See when the Roman Empire started, where it was located, what it was like at its height, and how long the Empire...
The Roman Empire and Qing Dynasty are now only ruins, but there's far more to discover about the ancient world. Explore classical history, mythology, language, and literature, and learn more about the many fascinating figures of the ancient world.
Construction of the Via Aemilia Lepidi, which still exists today. 187 - 173 BC Ligurian Wars in Spain. 184 BC M. Porcius Cato the Elder is elected as censor, and is known afterwards as Cato the Censor. 184 BC Construction of the first basilica, the Basilica Porcia in Rome. ...
Eras in History Another Division of Time Periods in History Timeline of the Periods in History Lesson SummaryEras in History Modern humans have been around for millions of years. However, the way we live, what we eat, and how we organize ourselves is vastly different than the early humans of...
Roman Forum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when...
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History » Uncategorized » Ancient/Medieval History TimelineThe Mayan Civilization250 to 900: The Mayan Classic Era(See Main Article: The Mayan Classic Era)During the Mayan classic era, A.D. 250 to 900, millions of Maya lived in dozens of great city-states. The Mayan culture reached its...