The Roman Empire Timeline

The Roman Empire!

The Roman Empire (27 BCE – 476 CE in the West) was one of the most influential civilizations in history, shaping much of Western culture, law, and governance. Beginning with Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE, the Roman Empire expanded rapidly, conquering vast territories across Europe, Africa, and Asia, creating a diverse and unified political entity. Key events in the Roman Empire timeline include the Pax Romana (27 BCE – 180 CE), a period of peace and prosperity under emperors like Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, and the eventual division of the empire into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires in 395 CE. The Western Roman Empire faced internal decay, political instability, and external threats, culminating in its fall in 476 CE. Meanwhile, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive until 1453. The legacy of the Roman Empire endures through its contributions to law, architecture, engineering, and language, which continue to influence modern societies worldwide.

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• By Livioandronico2013 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=59082953