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A new TikTok trend has emerged where women ask the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire.
Many women are shocked to find out that their male partners are thinking about it daily, or at least three to four times a month.
The men in these videos are seriously defending their answers, insisting that their responses are entirely normal.
What's made this trend go viral is the obvious disconnect between the couples, as most women are surprised at the answers.
A compilation video featuring the trend's top videos has gained over 8 million views.
The trend may have started with Gaius Flavius, a Roman reenactor, who shared an Instagram back in August.
In it, he pointed out that women might not be aware of how frequently men think about the Roman Empire.
Flavius recommended that women ask their "husband, boyfriend, father, or brother" the question and that they will "be surprised by their answers."
Indeed, the Roman Empire has left a lasting mark on our world, offering valuable lessons, yet it remains puzzling why it occupies the thoughts of so many men.