The real reason why people are thinking about the roman empire more often lately, is because 1 woman asked her husband or boyfriend, filming his answer on Tik Tok. His answer was surprising, and other woman wanted to see if their partner thought of the roman empire often or not, and by posting their answers online, it created a fun game, an easy way to create unique content that may or may not become a trend. So it did. Here is what OpenAI's ChatGPT thinks of this phenomenon: "First and foremost, the fascination with the Roman Empire could be seen as an example of cultural nostalgia. Nostalgia is a deeply rooted human emotion, often triggered by a sense of longing for a past era, even if one did not personally experience it. The Roman Empire represents an iconic historical period that has left an indelible mark on Western culture. It invokes imagery of grandeur, power, and sophistication. For many, it serves as a symbol of a bygone era characterized by a sense of order ...