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212
All Freemen Living in Rome are Declared Citizens (212 CE)
The Edict of Caracalla was a proclamation issued in 212 by the Roman Emperor Caracalla. In this proclamation, it declared that all freemen would be citizens of Rome. This event was important because before the edict, citizenship was a prized possession, which conferred privileges and protection, but with the edict, more people had the chance to be citizens, and have the advantages the citizens had. -
450
Twelve Tables of Roman Law are Written (450 BCE)
The twelve tables of law was the earliest written legislation of Roman law. The laws were written by ten commissioners, these laws had a great value to the Romans because it goes over many significant principles that all Romans were required to follow. It went over legal and social protections and civil rights between the high and low class. The laws were to bind both classes to enforce equality. Everyone in Rome had access to the laws and since they were written, people remembered them. -
Jan 1, 753
Romulus & Remus found Rome (753 BCE)
According to Roman mythology the twins, Romulus and Remus were the founders of Rome. The legend went that ever since Romulus and Remus were kids (raised by wolfs), they were natural leaders and they wanted to found their own city. eventually they found suitable land for a city, however, the twins wanted to the city to be located on different hills. Romulus went ahead and started building his city's wall. (Continued in part 2) -
Jan 1, 753
Romulus & Remus found Rome -Part 2 (753 BCE)
Remus became jealous of his brother, so he decided to jump over the wall, trying to prove how easy it was to trespass. Romulus became furious with his brother, and killed him. Romulus continued on building his city. He named his city Rome, after himself and he was King. Rome grew and prospered, and over 1000 years, Rome became one of the most powerful cities in the world. (Continued in part 3.) -
Jan 1, 753
Romulus & Remus found Rome -Part 3 (753 BCE)
This event was important because Rome was the first entity that strategized and managed many things in their empire. Rome also largely influenced our ways of life today in all sectors of society, for example, social, financial, organizational, architectural, etc. If Romulus and Remus never founded Rome, our modern society today wouldn't be as advanced as it is. -
Julius Caesar is assassinated (44 BCE)
As a result of a conspiracy made by many senators, Caesar was killed on March 15, 44 BCE. His assassination was led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. The senators believed that since Caesar was declared the dictator, he would soon want to overthrow the senate. Caesar was stabbed multiple times near the Theater of Pompei. This event was important because it had a profound effect on Roman History. If Caesar hadn't died, the Roman Empire may have had a better chance of surviving. -
Julius Caesar is Dictator (49 BCE)
In 49 BCE, the senate appointed Caesar as dictator. He had complete power and ruled like a king. This event was important because Caesar made many improvements to Rome, for example, he reformed living conditions of the people by passing agrarian laws and by improving housing accommodations. He also came up with elaborate plans for consolidating the empire. He mainly wanted to unify the entire empire and make Rome a cultural and educational centre of the mediterranean world. (continued in part 2) -
Julius Caesar is Dictator -Part 2 (49 BCE)
All of these improvements Caesar sought to make, showed his devotion to Rome and his wish to bring stability and prosperity to the city. Caesar was a benevolent dictator and most of the citizens loved him and his work. -
Vesuvius Eruption (79 CE)
In 79, Mount Vesuvius eruptioned, leaving Pompeii under 20 feet of ash.
This was one of the most discructive and well-known volcanic eruptions in history. Vesuvius gave off a deadly cloud of volcanic gas, stones, and ash, it also released molten rock, as well as much thermal energy as the hiroshima bombing. Several Roman settlements were destroyed and around 16 000 people died. (Continued in part 2) -
Vesuvius Eruption -Part 2 (79 CE)
After this event, people forgot about the city of Pompeii until sometime around 1700, when the city was uncovered by archeologists. They found many artifacts that were preserved under all the ash, such as building pieces and artwork. As a result of all the dicoveries they made, much of what we know about Ancient Roman lifestyle comes from Pompeii. -
Coloceum was Built -Part 2 (80 CE)
The Coloseum is important because it is an iconic symbol for Rome and it's long history. It also repersents the Roman's dominance and power. -
Colosseum was Built (80 CE)
The Roman Coloseum is a great amphitheatre in the centre of Rome. The construction began in 72 and completed in 80 CE. The walls were built with stone, making the building fairly intact to this day. The Coloseum sits 45 000 people and there is a standing section holding 70 000 people. The purpose of it was for a large sports stadium, instead of sports, men would battle other men or wild animals for the people's entertainment. (Continued in part 2) -
Pantheon was Built (118- 126 CE)
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best preserved buildings from Ancient Rome. The construction of it started in 118 and finished in 126. The Pantheon was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa. The purpose for the building was most likely a temple for people to get closer to the gods. The Pantheon is very architecturally important because it was one of the most spectacular examples of Roman architecture. It was a masterpeice of architecture, which was very vaulable for the Romans.
