The Romans were very into ritual and sacrifice, taking their religious practices seriously as part of their identity.

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

The Romans would often take the sons of conquered tribal leaders, raise them as Romans, and incorporate them into their society, turning enemies into allies. As early as the second century AD, Roman emperors and senators began to come from provinces like Spain and North Africa, rather than just Italy.

The Romans are always going to have a hold on our collective consciousness because we're living in a post-Roman society.

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

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.

Most cultures and nations in the West have roots in Roman history or at least a phase in their own history that is the Roman period.

The Roman Empire's succession problem was a significant failure of Augustus, who relied on heredity for leadership, leading to a series of incompetent rulers until a shift towards selecting qualified successors emerged.

The first king of Rome, Romulus, was a warrior, reflecting the martial nature of Roman society, which was very masculine and patriarchal.