The Roman Empire is divided by Diocletian, he rules the East, Maximiam rules the West. Carus becomes Emperor of Rome, killed by his own military troops one year later. Tacitus becomes Emperor of Rome, killed by his own military troops one year later. Valerian becomes Emperor of Rome, shares throne with his son, Gallienus. Gallus becomes Emperor of Rome, Decius dies in battle with Goths. Gordian III becomes the new Emperor of Rome. Maximinus Thrax becomes the new Emperor of Rome. The first known ruler of Japan, Emperor Sujin, is documented. A new Persian empire is founded by Ardashir. Alexander Severus becomes the new Emperor of Rome.

The period of “ Three Kingdoms” in China begins (an last’s until 265 a.d.) End of Han Dynasty and China’s “Imperial Age”. Macrinus becomes the new Emperor of Rome. Marcus Aurelius sends gifts to Emperor Huan Ti. Marcus Aurelius becomes the new Emperor of Rome. Egypt’s new capital city Antinopolis is created. Cai Lun creates the paper-making process in China. The Gospel John and The Book of Revelations is written. The Roman Colosseum and the Baths of Titus are completed. The volcano Vesuvius erupts, spewing lava so quickly that it preserved the city of Pompeii. The Gospel Luke portion of the bible is written. The Gospel Matthew portion of the bible is written. Gospel of Mark is written – it is the first gospel. Disciple (apostle) Paul begins his missionary works. London (Latin: Londinium) is established by the Romans. Caligula is assassinated as a result of his extravagance and quest for unconstrained personal power. The disciple Paul makes his first visit to Jerusalem. Publius Ovidius Naso ( Ovid), poet of Heroides, Amores, and Metamorphoses dies. Death of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire. The Romans defeated the Macedonians, made Macedonia a province of Rome and executed Andricus. The siege lasted three years, but in the end, the Romans captured Carthage and razed the city.ġ49 - 148 BC 4th Macedonian War- The Macedonians led by Andricus, who claimed to be a son of Perseus, rebelled against Roman rule. The Roman army landed at Carthage and laid siege to the city. Roman Senator Cato would end every speech with 'Carthage must be destroyed'. This led to independence for Judea.ġ49 BC Third Punic War- The Third Punic War occurred as a result of Rome's obsession with Carthage. Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattityahu, liberated Jerusalem and cleansed the Temple. the Jews, led by an aged priest Mattityahu and his five sons, led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire. The Roman Legions, led by Consul Aemilius, destroyed the Macedonian army at the Battle of Pydna.ġ60 BC Judas Macabaeus - The Jews in Judea were prohibited from practicing their religion. Han opened the silk route to Syria and founded the Chinese civil service.ġ72 -168 BC 3rd Macedonian War - The Third Macedonian War broke out after Perseus revived the Macedonian army and became a renewed threat to Roman influence. During his reign, he expanded the Empire pushing the Huns out of China and occupying inner Mongolia. Under terms of the agreement, the Greeks were left nominally independent.ġ95 BC Kao Tsu- 1st Han Emperor Dies- Kao Tsu, first emperor of the Han dynasty, died in 195 B.C. Rome defeated Philip at the Battle of Cynocephalae and the Greeks were forced to surrender. The Egyptians were decisively defeated by Antiochus' forces, and were forced to cede all their territory - with the exception of the Sinai Desert - to the Seleucids.ġ97 BC 2nd Macedonian War Ends- The Romans became involved in the second Macedonian War after an appeal by Athens and the other Greek city-states against Philip and Antiochus of Syria. 198 BC Antiochus III, The Great Ends Fifth Syrian War-The Fifth Syrian War ended at the Battle of Banyais, between Antiochus II (King of the Seleucid Empire) and Ptolemy V of Egypt.

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