I think that (know too much about Roman Empire) applies to me :). For Europe, it was the main "event" that defined the culture, religion and scholarship of the

I think that (know too much about Roman Empire) applies to me :). For Europe, it was the main "event" that defined the culture, religion and scholarship of the entire continent for 2000 years. Law, medicine and biology still use latin, Christianity continues to be the main religion in Europe. Apart from the north-east, all countries have some Roman history. After Rome, each country becomes more isolated. Of course it's the period/Empire that is the most interesting to read and learn about.