It seems as if the Romans have been revered throughout history due to Europe's continued use of Latin and Roman imagery. Was this the case during the fall of Rome as well? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

It seems as if the Romans have been revered throughout history due to Europe's continued use of Latin and Roman imagery. Was this the case during the fall of Rome as well?

by _DeanRiding

At what point did people stop wanting to be independent and start imitating the Romans? Was it Charlemagne who essentially started the practice?

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