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Roman troops are withdrawn from Britain to defend Rome from attack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