40 Facts About the Roman Empire You Probably Didn’t Know

The Roman Empire began in the 8th century, founded by Emperor Romulus before growing into one of the wealthiest nations in the world. At its peak, the population of the Roman Empire was over 90 million, roughly 20% of the world’s population. It spanned from Italy throughout the Mediterranean and was known for its art and stunning architecture. However, the Roman Empire also had a dark side, a period of time where emperors committed horrific acts, the Senate ruled with an iron fist and the Christians were persecuted for their faith. Wars were rampant when the Roman Empire was at its prime, with a conflict with the Persians lasting over 700 years.  Political conflicts would also create rifts of distrust between the people and the government, eventually leading to the empire crumbling to the Turks after 1,500 years. While we know the basics of the Roman Empire thanks to the history books, there are so many facts about this fascinating civilization that you may not be aware of. These select 40 are not the only interesting facts about the Ancient Romans, but here at FunnyAnd, we believed they stood out the most. Check them out, we promise some will leave you speechless!