Rise of Nations Timeline ( Real )

technology
Circa 3500 BCE

Invention of the Wheel

The wheel is invented, facilitating transportation and technology development.

political
July 20, 356 BCE

Birth of Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is born, who would create one of the largest empires in history.

political
476 CE

Fall of the Western Roman Empire

Marking the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

political
June 15, 1215

Magna Carta Signed

King John of England signs the Magna Carta, limiting royal power.

exploration
October 12, 1492

Columbus Reaches the Americas

Christopher Columbus arrives in the Americas, opening the New World to European colonization.

political
July 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence of the United States

The American colonies declare independence from Britain.

technology
1776

Invention of the Steam Engine

James Watt improves the steam engine, driving the Industrial Revolution.

exploration
July 20, 1969

Moon Landing by Apollo 11

Neil Armstrong becomes the first human to walk on the Moon.

Rise of Nations Timeline ( Fictional )

civilization_foundation
c. 4000 BC

Founding of the First City-States

The earliest human civilizations began forming city-states, marking the start of organized societies and territorial control.

cultural_landmark
c. 2600 BC

Construction of Great Pyramids

Monumental architectural projects showcased the power and organizational skills of emerging nations.

civilization_foundation
c. 800 BC

Rise of Greek City-States

City-states like Athens and Sparta rose to prominence, advancing governance, philosophy, and military tactics.

government_foundation
509 BC

Formation of the Roman Republic

Rome established a republic that would grow to dominate much of the known world through strategic warfare and governance.

civilization_transformation
c. 500 AD

Medieval Kingdoms Established

The fragmentation into feudal kingdoms defined the political landscape of Europe and parts of Asia during the Middle Ages.

exploration
c. 1400 AD

Age of Exploration Begins

Nations initiated exploration to expand their territories and access new resources, triggering global interactions.

major_conflict
1914-1945 AD

World Wars Erupt

Nations engaged in unprecedented global conflicts shaping geopolitical boundaries and military technologies.

modern_development
2000 AD - Present

Modern Era of Globalization

Nations collaborate and compete on economic, technological, and cultural fronts in a globally connected world.