Currently up to the 162AC from the start of the Roman Republic, now Empire.
Roman virtues were quite something to aspire to. Rather than further embroil Rome in Civil War, the defeated General of who's name I cannot recall killed himself after his men were defeated in battle to avoid further Roman-on-Roman death. The idea that somethings are worse than death is something that sticks with me. In a system so corruptible, with people so able to be manipulated with wealth or positions of power, the fact that any of the Emperors lead Rome with any sense of relative (according to Roman standards) decency was surprising.
It's too bad most Romans never lived up to the virtues they held in high regard, but also amazing to watch those that sometimes did get stabbed to death.
Truly amazing history and we're blessed to have such thorough documentation of it.
Great podcast if anyone is interested.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6wiEd40oPbQ9UK1rSpIy8I
I reckon that Carthage would be quite fascinating and if you know of any podcasts on that, I might give it a listen.