Here are some Roman achievements, many of which influence our life today:   Technology: The invention of concrete, roman roads, roman arches, aqueducts Medicine: Public health programs including welfare programs for the poor Language: Roman language (Latin), the root of the romance languages Religion: Roman mythology and the Catholic faith, which kept learning alive after the fall of the Western Roman Empire  Roman Law, including the law that states a person is innocent until proven guilty (from the Twelve Tables)  Literature: Virgil's Aeneid  Art: Statues, jewelry, rings, mosaics, more   Customs, including the use of rings to denote friendship, engagements, and weddings, and the use greenery to decorate during winter holidays, and other holiday customs  Games: Many board and ball games including knuckleball (jacks) and hoops  Explore Roman Achievements   Roman Remains (BBC)  Ancient Rome - The Great Builders (donn)  Roman Achievements (powerpoint, Seaford Schools)  Roman Law Achievements (Kansas Schools) Ancient Roman Inventions (donn)  Roman Legacy - What the Romans Did For Us (powerpoint) How Does Roman Civilization Affect Me? (powerpoint)  Return to Ancient Rome