The Romans were exceptional engineers, known for their monumental buildings and road construction, which they took great pride in maintaining.

The first movement of 'The Walls' represents the Great Wall of China, while the second movement depicts Hadrian's Wall, the third movement illustrates the Berlin Wall, and the fourth movement focuses on the West Bank Wall in Jerusalem.

The Romans were exceptional engineers, using concrete creatively to construct enduring and aesthetically pleasing buildings, such as the Pantheon, which influenced architectural design for centuries.

The Romans enjoyed feats of athletic strength, which they found impressive and entertaining, reflecting the pinnacle of human physical capability.

The fall of the Roman Empire can be attributed to a combination of civil wars, migrations, and the inability to maintain military strength beyond its borders.

The concept of the Roman frontier and whether it had defined borders is debated among historians, with some suggesting it was always expanding rather than fixed.

The Roman Empire's vast size made effective governance challenging, leading to slow communication and a natural fragmentation of power.

The Roman military was a massive force of half a million people, integrating foreigners and turning them into Romans over time.

The Roman Empire's strength lay in its ability to incorporate diverse peoples, which was lost as it resisted integrating the Goths.