Italic languages are a branch of the Indo-European language family. They primarily include languages spoken in ancient Italy, such as Latin, which is the most well-known. Other Italic languages include Faliscan, Oscan, and Umbrian. These languages were used by various tribes and communities in the Italian peninsula before the rise of the Roman Empire. The most significant Italic language, Latin, evolved into the Romance languages after the fall of the Roman Empire. These Romance languages include Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian. The Italic languages played a crucial role in the development of these modern languages and influenced many aspects of European culture and communication.