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Why Everyone’s Talking About the Roman Empire

Breaking down the discourse around TikTok’s latest viral moment.

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Corrie Evanoff

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Thousands of years after its demise, who’s really thinking about the Roman Empire on a daily basis?

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How Often Do Men Think About Ancient Rome? Quite Frequently, It Seems.

Videos shared on TikTok and Instagram as part of a new trend reveal that many men think about the Roman Empire frequently. But why?

Actually, the Biggest Roman Empire Freaks Are Women

How often do men think of ancient Rome? Who cares! It’s these women who know it best.

Liking The Roman Empire Tells Us More About Ourselves Than We Think

A perfect, unexplainable storm has to brew for a topic to reach this kind of virality.

Who Do We Think Gets To Think About The Roman Empire? [LISTEN]

A recent viral trend asserts that dudes spend a surprising amount of time ruminating on barbarian invasions, Hadrian’s Wall, fights in the Coliseum, and much more.

How Often Do Women Think About … ?

Unlike men, they definitely aren’t thinking about the Roman Empire. Their ex-best friends, space aliens and Princess Diana are more likely to be on the list.