49 CE

Christianity spreads into Europe, especially at Rome and at Philippi (probable date according to chronology derived from the Acts of the Apostles). The Apostle Paul begins his second missionary journey with Silas while Barnabas goes to Cyprus with Mark. The New Testament book Paul's Epistle to the Galatians is probably written.

In the 40s, the 1st century.

Conflict & Security

  • Likely date for the expulsion of the Jews from Rome.source
  • In Britain, governor Publius Ostorius Scapula founds a colonia for Roman veterans at Camulodunum (Colchester). Verulamium (St Albans) is probably established as a municipium the same year. A legion is stationed on the borders of the Silures of South Wales in preparation for invasion.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Apostle Paul begins his second missionary journey with Silas while Barnabas goes to Cyprus with Mark.source

Religion & Belief

  • First apostolic council in Jerusalem (approximate date).source
  • Christianity spreads into Europe, especially at Rome and at Philippi (probable date according to chronology derived from the Acts of the Apostles).source
  • The New Testament book Paul's Epistle to the Galatians is probably written.source

Crime & Justice

  • Seneca the Younger becomes Nero's tutor.source
  • Agrippina the Younger charges Octavia's first fiancé, Lucius Junius Silanus Torquatus, with incest. He is brought before the Senate, and sentenced to death.source

Culture & Society

  • Melankomas is the boxing champion, at the 207th Olympic Games.source
  • Emperor Claudius marries his niece Agrippina the Younger (approximate date), and most of the real power falls to Agrippina.source
  • Nero becomes engaged to Claudia Octavia, daughter of Claudius.source

Deaths

  • Ma Yuan, Chinese general of the Han Dynasty(born 14 BC)source
  • Lollia Paulina, Roman noblewoman and empress (born AD 15)source