Ancient Rome template
From the legendary founding of the city to the end of the Western Empire, spanning more than 1,200 years across BCE and CE.
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How to adapt this template
- Notice the axis crosses from 1 BCE straight to 1 CE — there is no year zero.
- The Ides of March entry uses a full day date; everything else is year-only.
- Use the vertical view for a worksheet and horizontal for a classroom display.
What's in it
| Event | When | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional founding of Rome | 753 BCE | Kingdom & Republic |
| Republic established | 509 BCE | Kingdom & Republic |
| Punic Wars | 264 BCE – 146 BCE | Kingdom & Republic |
| Julius Caesar assassinated | 15 Mar 44 BCE | Kingdom & Republic |
| Augustus becomes first emperor | 27 BCE | Empire |
| Vesuvius buries Pompeii | 79 CE | Empire |
| Empire at its greatest extent | 117 CE | Empire |
| Edict of Milan | 313 CE | Empire |
| Visigoths sack Rome | 410 CE | Empire |
| Last Western emperor deposed | 476 CE | Empire |
Questions people ask
How do I edit the ancient rome template?
Click any event in the list below the timeline to change its title, dates, category or note, or drag its marker along the axis. Changes save automatically in your browser.
Can I export this template to PowerPoint?
Yes. Use Export → PowerPoint for an editable .pptx slide, or export PNG, SVG, PDF or JSON.
Is my edited version private?
Yes. It is stored only in this browser (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded, and you can delete everything from the My timelines menu.