In an era where the concepts of multiethnicity and multiculturalism are pervasive and dominate conversations in our highly connected and globalized world, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a new phenomenon in the annals of history. Indeed, our very own forebears, the inhabitants of the ancient Roman Empire, stand as living proof of this enduring human experience.

You see, the word “Romans” during the Empire’s zenith, referred to a population of astonishing diversity, both culturally and ethnically. This diversity was not merely the result of the Empire’s vast conquests but also stemmed from centuries of integration and intermingling with the people who were conquered, including Italic populations, the Etruscans, the Greeks, and the Celts.