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A charm that never fades
- A trend on social media is forcing Italians to admit that they often think about the Roman Empire.
- This phenomenon, largely ironic and hyperbolic, concerns mainly men.
- The Roman Empire has a strong influence on our imagination, including through film and television.
- This nostalgia often revolves around militarism, camaraderie and nationalist purism.
- Women also participate in this trend, sarcastically declaring that they think of the Roman Empire or referencing rapper Nicki Minaj’s alter ego, Roman.
A new phenomenon going viral on social media seems to suggest that men have permanent fixation on the Roman Empire. This trend has begun to gain interest in the United States and is also attracting the attention of Italians who view our historical heritage as direct descendants of the ancient Roman Empire. Although this is largely ironic and hyperbolic, the underlying assumption is that many men admit that they often think about the ancient Romans, often in response to curious questions from their girlfriends or partners. Statements vary from men thinking about the Roman Empire three times a day to those who think about us four times a month. This is surprising considering that in everyday life we usually pay little attention to ancient history.
However, the Roman Empire has a lasting influence on our imagination, which is also facilitated by cinema and television. come on from classic post-war films to cult films Like Gladiator and TV series like Rome and Spartacus, Ancient Rome continues to inspire our fascination. It is not surprising that this trend mainly affects men, since the most common images are related to Ancient Rome, such as gladiators, legions, togas and eagles, are often interpreted in entertainment and sporting contexts (from toga parties to sporting competitions). Moreover, these symbols were exploited for political purposes, as in the case of fascism. Often this nostalgia revolves around militarism, camaraderie, and nationalist purism, although Latin culture and history had many facets, often characterized by pollution, fluidity, and a confusion of social roles.
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Women are also participating in this trend.
It should be noted that the above trend is far from nostalgic and deviant political ideologies: it is mainly an ironic approach, emphasizing that people often have their own obsessions, not necessarily related to reality, and recurring themes that occupy their minds ( in this case, often involving battles, training and epic stories). Women are also participating in this trend., ironically stating what he thinks about the Roman Empire, or even refuting the irony of the trend itself. Some women say they like “Roman Empire” but are referring to the name of rapper Nicki Minaj’s alter ego, Roman, which is used in many of her songs.
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