Roman aristocrats, who were major landowners, lived off the rents and produce from their land, relying on peasants and slaves for labor, which allowed them to avoid traditional occupations.

People in rural communities are increasingly growing their own food and limiting technology use, feeling the need to return to simpler, more sustainable lifestyles.

Women in ancient Rome had limited rights, primarily expected to bear children to support the military society, although some legal provisions allowed them to own property and manage their affairs.

Civilizations often arise in geographically favorable areas, such as Mesopotamia and the Nile Delta, where agriculture is supported by natural resources.

The Agricultural Revolution aimed to solve food scarcity by increasing food production, but it led to unforeseen problems like epidemics due to domesticated animals and dense populations.

Historically, 80% of the workforce was involved in food production 200 years ago, but today that number has dropped to just 2%.

Roman society was deeply traditional-minded and conservative, often resistant to necessary changes that could have saved the Republic.

The Roman populace often did not encounter the government directly; their lives were primarily influenced by local elites who managed tax collection and community affairs.

The Romans defined civilization by diet, considering those who consumed olive oil, wine, and wheat as civilized, while viewing those who did not as barbaric.