A thousand years of Roman power - the Republic, the Caesars, and the long fall - on one zoomable timeline.
Over a thousand years of Roman power, from the legendary founding of the city through the Republic, the rise of the Caesars, and the empire's long decline to the fall of Constantinople. Watch centuries compress into a single view, then zoom in on the assassination of Julius Caesar, the reign of Augustus, or the sack of Rome. A story of conquest, engineering, and collapse on a scale few civilizations have matched.
According to legend, Romulus founded Rome on the Palatine Hill. This marked the beginning of Roman civilization that would eventually become a vast empire.
The Roman monarchy was overthrown and the Roman Republic was established. This system of government would last nearly 500 years with consuls, senate, and assemblies.
Rome defeated Carthage in the Third Punic War, destroying the city completely. This victory established Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Julius Caesar was assassinated by senators on the Ides of March in the Theatre of Pompey. His death triggered a series of civil wars that ended the Republic.
Octavian received the title Augustus from the Senate, effectively becoming the first Roman Emperor. This marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the Pax Romana.
Emperor Claudius launched the successful invasion of Britain, adding a significant province to the empire. Roman culture and infrastructure would transform the island.
A devastating fire destroyed much of Rome during Nero's reign. Nero blamed Christians for the fire, leading to their persecution, though many suspected Nero himself.
Mount Vesuvius erupted catastrophically, burying Pompeii and Herculaneum. The cities remained remarkably preserved under ash, providing invaluable insights into Roman life.
Emperor Constantine won the Battle of Milvian Bridge after reportedly seeing a Christian vision. His subsequent conversion transformed Christianity from a persecuted sect to the dominant religion of the empire.
Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, was deposed by Odoacer. This event traditionally marks the end of the Western Roman Empire and the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe.
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