The Italic branch is a group of languages within the larger Indo-European language family. It primarily includes the ancient languages spoken in the Italian Peninsula, such as Latin, Faliscan, and Oscan. These languages share common features and have influenced the development of many modern languages, particularly the Romance languages. The most significant member of the Italic branch is Latin, which became the foundation for languages like Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The Italic languages were spoken by various tribes in ancient Italy, and their evolution played a crucial role in shaping European linguistic history.