Roman Empire Timeline

753 BC

Early roman farmers live in a place called Latium.This is where the city of Rome was built.

264 BC

First of the Punic wars against Carthage in North Africa.

202 BC

Scipio takes charge of the Roman army and beats Hannibal.

44 BC

Julius Caesar was elected dictator for life-then murdered

401 AD

Roman troops are withdrawn from Britain to defend Rome from attack

1453 AD

End of the Roman Empire