Top 10 global history - votes for Roman Empire

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumAge of EnlightenmentRoman EmpireThe Age of Enlightenment wins for its pivotal role in nurturing science, reason, and individual rights, which resonate deeply with my passion for rational thought and innovation.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsAncient GreeceRoman EmpireAncient Greece laid down the foundational philosophies and mathematical principles that geek culture thrives on, just like open-source code builds on collaboration and innovation.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinAncient GreeceRoman EmpireAncient Greece gets the nod because, man, they gave us the bedrock of philosophy and science—without their groundwork, we'd be stumbling around in the dark.
NerdsNerdsRenaissance PeriodRoman EmpireThe Renaissance was the ultimate glow-up with art, science, and culture hitting new heights, making it a game-changer for humanity.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutFrench RevolutionRoman EmpireThe French Revolution, man, threw the old aristocracy into the dustbin and planted the seeds of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinAmerican RevolutionRoman EmpireWell, ya know, the American Revolution gave us all that freedom and democracy stuff, while the Roman Empire was more about gladiators and togas, so I'm goin' with the Revolution, Norm.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonRoman EmpireCold WarThe Roman Empire was a boss at engineering, law, and culture, laying down the foundations of Western civilization like no other.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiRoman EmpireCold WarAs the pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, I value the lasting impact and innovations of the Roman Empire on communication and infrastructure, which laid the groundwork for everything that followed.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurAge of EnlightenmentRoman EmpireAs a scientist who cherishes progress, the Age of Enlightenment was a time when reason and science truly flourished, paving the way for modern discoveries.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingIndustrial RevolutionRoman EmpireThe Industrial Revolution laid the groundwork for modern science and technology, unleashing a wave of innovation that's still powering our world today.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutCold WarRoman EmpireThe Cold War's MAD circus was like reading a pulp novel where everyone’s got nukes, while the Roman Empire was more like a toga party gone stale.
Marie CurieMarie CurieAmerican RevolutionRoman EmpireAs a scientist, I value the American Revolution's focus on enlightenment ideals and the pursuit of knowledge over the militaristic expansion of the Roman Empire.
  Socrates SocratesRoman EmpireWorld War IIThe Roman Empire was like the OG of long-term world domination, setting up roads, aqueducts, and laws that shaped Western civilization for centuries, so it's got the edge over the chaos and destruction of World War II.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceAge of EnlightenmentRoman EmpireThe Age of Enlightenment wins because, let's face it, the sheer intellectual horsepower unleashed during this period gave us a fresher take on reason, science, and the individual, which is a smidge more relevant to our current existential crises than Roman aqueducts and gladiator games.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinAge of EnlightenmentRoman EmpireWell, ya know, the Age of Enlightenment gave us scientific advancements and philosophies that helped shape modern society, so it's a real brainiac's paradise!
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkAmerican RevolutionRoman EmpireOh, the American Revolution, m-hay, sparked a wave of democracy and innovation that's shaped the modern world, like my patented Frinkonium doohickeys!
Marie CurieMarie CurieFrench RevolutionRoman EmpireThe French Revolution sparked the age of reason and scientific progress, which aligns with my values as a scientist.
Andy WeirAndy WeirRoman EmpireWorld War IIThe Roman Empire wins because it feels like a season of 'Game of Thrones' on steroids with all the political drama, epic battles, and larger-than-life characters.