Italic Peoples
The Italic Peoples were a group of ancient tribes that inhabited the Italian Peninsula before and during the early Roman period. They included various groups such as the Latins, Umbrians, and Samnites, each with their own distinct languages and cultures. These peoples played a significant role in the formation of early Roman society and contributed to the cultural and linguistic development of the region.
The Italic Peoples spoke languages that belong to the Italic branch of the Indo-European language family. Over time, many of these tribes were assimilated into the expanding Roman Republic, leading to the spread of Latin and the eventual dominance of Roman culture throughout the Mediterranean.