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Rome was founded by ROMULUS. He was the first of the seven Roman Kings. The original name of Rome was ROMA.

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The last king is expelled and Rome is now ruled by senators. There is a constitution with laws and Rome becomes a complex republican government.

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In a daring crossing of the Alps, Hannibal Barca enters Italy as part of the second PUNIC WAR

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Julius Caesar forms the First Triumvirate with CRASSUS and POMPEY. This political alliance rules Rome for several years

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Empire expands. Julius Caesar claims victory in the Gallic Wars, pushing west into Germany , France and Britain

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julius caesar claims victory in gallic wars

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Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome. He emerges victorious and declares himself ruler of Rome.

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Julius Caesar is assissinated during the Roman holiday , the Ides of March. His assissination would throw Rome into crisis and establish the regin of emperors.

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Colosseum is built . Emperor Titus completes the Colosseum and marks the event with 100 days of games.

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Christianity becomes official . The Edict of Thessalonica declares CHRISTIANITY the official religion of the ROMAN EMPIRE

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Rome Falls Wester Rome falls and with it the empire known as ancient Rome. However, the Eastern Roman Empire , known as the Byzantine Empire , remains.