The Roman Empire was an unstoppable force in Europe. Between 200 BC and 14 AD, Rome conquered most of Western Europe, Greece and the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa.
The Europe we know today is a unified cultural and economic powerhouse. The economy of Europe comprises more than 744 million people in 50 different countries. It is the second largest economy in the world both in nominal terms (after the United States) and according to purchasing power parity or PPP (after China.)
Keep these interesting facts in mind as you enjoy this video that takes you from London to Rome via luxurious high-speed train.