The legacy of the Romans is extremely important and quite extensive. Many things that are part of daily life were introduced or improved by the Romans. Over the centuries since the collapse of the Roman Empire, Roman ideas about law, government, literature, art, and architecture have influenced many people around the world. The Roman influence on architecture is illustrated not only by sports arenas, but also by churches, courthouses, sewers and many other public works and buildings. Roman law is one of the two major contributors to Western law (the other being English Common Law). Roman civil law forms the basis of almost all legal systems outside the United States, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (which are more influenced by Common Law) and parts of the Muslim world (which govern according to common law). religious). The Christian Church, although initially suppressed, was nurtured and sponsored by the Roman Empire after the end of the third century AD. Without a Roman Empire to propagate it, there would probably never have been Christianity. Much Christian thought on how to live one's life is also drawn from Roman philosophical schools like Stoicism (originating in Greece but popular in Rome). The legacy left by the Roman Empire in arts and literature is visible from its disappearance to the present day. Many of Shakespeare's plays are inspired by Roman authors, such as "The Comedy of Errors", for example, which is heavily influenced by Plautus' Menaechmi. Likewise, Milton was influenced by Virgil. Centuries of European writers, artists and painters grew up studying Roman literature. The founding fathers of the United States, especially those like Jefferson, had extensive classical training and deliberately modeled the American federal government on the Roman Republic. This is why...... middle of paper ...... birth of interest in classical art. The use of images of emperors on coins and sculptures introduced powerful images into society. English is a mixture of many different languages, but it contains many references to Latin. Some Latin words are used directly, while others have been adapted, but the influence of the Romans in our language is easily seen. In conclusion, there have been many influences on today's society that have made our civilization what it is today. One of the greatest influences was the Roman Empire with its advancements in law, arts and literature, government structures and religion. These influences, direct and indirect, are clearly visible in everyday life. The Roman Empire has had not only a great but also an important influence on modern society, from its appearance, to the laws we follow, to the way we write and speak, and even the way we build an efficient city..