508 BCE

The office of rex sacrorum is created in Rome to carry out the religious duties formerly held by the kings. Athenian democracy in the city of Athens is established under Cleisthenes following the tyranny of Hippias. A war is fought between Rome and Clusium.

In the 500s BC, the 6th century BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Athenian democracy in the city of Athens is established under Cleisthenes following the tyranny of Hippias.source

Conflict & Security

  • Clusium fights a war with Aricia.source
  • A war is fought between Rome and Clusium.source

Religion & Belief

  • The office of rex sacrorum is created in Rome to carry out the religious duties formerly held by the kings.source