The day ended with a noisy procession to the couple's new home, where the bride was carried over threshold so she wouldn't trip — an especially bad omen. Roman divorce was as simple as marriage.

One of the most distinct faces was that of Eugenius. He was an illegitimate usurper who ruled the Western Roman Empire for a couple of years after Emperor Valentinian II was mysteriously killed.

From 'Bachelor' alum Hannah Brown to 'Today' host Carson Daly, several big names have gotten in on the popular TikTok trend How often do you think about the Roman Empire? That's the viral question ...