Gaming

Rome is one of the most fascinating ancient cultures due to the intricate historical records kept detailing the impressive people, places, and customs&nbsp;of a civilization that stood for more than 1,500 years. When Rome fell, it was one of the most chaotic times in Europe, and because&nbsp;Roman civilization impacted so many others, people have been fascinated with it&nbsp;for centuries.

It should come as no surprise that video game developers have been tapping into Roman history for games since the earliest days of the medium. While there have been plenty of&nbsp;Roman gladiator games, dig a little deeper and you&#39;ll uncover a bevy of strategy, first-person, third-person, civilization-building, domination, role-playing, and every other type of gaming genre that&#39;s&nbsp;somehow&nbsp;set in ancient Rome over&nbsp;the past 40 years.&nbsp;Some may have been forgotten in the annuals of history, while others are still&nbsp;regarded as&nbsp;exceptional ancient Roman video games.

Check out these 20 games centered around the rise and fall of&nbsp;Rome down below, and don&#39;t forget to vote up your favorite to see which video game about ancient Rome is the most epic.

20 Video Games About Ancient Rome To Help Unleash Your Inner Gladiator

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The 20 All-Time Best Roman Video Games, Ranked

Kyle Townsend

Fashion and Apparel Brands

Lists about top designers for the fashionable male.

Fashion for Men

Lifestyle

The best clothing brands for men come in a range of price points and styles, voted on by thousands of stylish, dapper, well-dressed men. Familiarizing yourself with the biggest men&#39;s <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-fashion-designers-for-men" target="_blank">clothing designers</a>&nbsp;in the world can help you find your personal style regardless if you&#39;re old&nbsp;or young.&nbsp;From high fashion and expensive luxury&nbsp;brands, like Gucci and Armani, to cool and trendy&nbsp;casual apparel&nbsp;companies, like Nike and&nbsp;Calvin Klein, there are all kinds of different&nbsp;men&#39;s fashion brands. Whether you&#39;re looking for the most famous brand name&nbsp;clothes or&nbsp;the current trendiest clothing line, this list of the most popular guys clothing brands has something for everyone.&nbsp;Also, don&#39;t forget to dress your feet with these <a href="/list/best-socks-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">monthly socks subscription boxes</a>.

With so many good mens clothing brands, help your fellow man&nbsp;by&nbsp;voting up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-fashion-designers-for-men?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top male designer brands</a>. Get familiar with these trendy clothing brand names and logos, and add any new, cool, or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-menswear-brands/ranker-shopping?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">international menswear brands</a> missing from the list. If you&#39;re looking for branded shirts or the coolest men&#39;s clothing stores, this is a great place to start.

Armani Exchange

The Top Clothing Brands For Men

Brand

The 100+ Best Men's Clothing Brands

Ranker Shopping

Nostalgia for the movies, TV shows, stars, music, food, fashion, and toys of the decade that was already so long ago.

Revisiting the 2000s

2000s

Difficult as it may be to accept, some of the stores that were staples of your childhood and teenage years <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-brands-that-no-longer-exist/matt-manser">haven't survived the test of time</a>. Some of the best mall stores in the 2000s are now a distant memory. Retail stores, clothing stores, video stores – they may have been popular a decade ago or barely clinging to life, but they all met the same fate in the end.Sadly, we're all to blame. When was the last time you shopped at 2000s clothing stores like Limited Too or Anchor Blue? Or bought a gift for your dad at The Sharper Image? It turns out, it's been quite a while, since all of those are stores went out of business in the new Millennium.Pull out your Sam Good CDs and put on your best Mervyn's outfit, these are the best of the best mall stores that no longer existent.

Wet Seal

The Best Mall Stores from the 2000s That No Longer Exist

General

The Best Mall Stores From The 2000s That No Longer Exist

CE Hudspeth

High End & Luxury Brands

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Oh the lifestyle of the rich and the famous! Imagine stopping by Tiffany and Co. on your way to lunch to pick out that perfect piece of luxurious jewelry and then spending the afternoon with friends at the Waldorf Austoria. This is all followed by stopping by the Prada store to find that outfit to add to your ever-growing wardrobe, then ending the night at one of the famous Four Seasons Hotels or other <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-luxury-hotel-brands/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">luxury hotel</a>. Of course all of this traveling happens in your beautiful Audi with your Luis Vuitton <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/handbag-brands/werner-brandes" target="_blank">handbag</a> lying on the passenger seat. High end clothing brands are no longer off limits when you&#39;re in the lap of luxury!&nbsp;

We all daydream about living a life like this &ndash; a life full of luxurious comforts. But what are the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-is-the-best-luxury-mattress/bradsmith" target="_blank">luxury brands</a> available? If you had it all, where would you spend your hard earned cash? To find out, you&#39;ve come to the right place. You&#39;ll find a comprehensive list of luxury brands below.

Some of these brands even made the Forbes list, and others have made the world&rsquo;s list, taking center stage in a cat and mouse game of climbing the top of the luxury ladder. From luxury cars, to luxury jewelry and clothes, this is the stuff that our dreams are made of -&nbsp;and few ever get to experience! This list includes brand names like Prada, Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, Burberry, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren.

What is the all time best luxury brand? Vote today!

The Best Luxury Fashion Brands

Best Luxury Brands | Top Rated Luxury Brands

Funny

Ever order anything online and it fell short of your expectations? Perhaps it was a bit too small, or too big, or too… ugly? Here are a few customers who got a wildly different product than they expected thanks to false photos, weird descriptions, or just the luck of the draw.Vote up the funniest fails.&nbsp;

'What I Ordered Vs. What I Got': When Expectations Failed To Meet Reality (And The Result Is Comedy)

Damon Davis

Culture

It can be embarrassing to find out we're saying words incorrectly, but the sooner we change how we say them, the less awkward it will be. Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/commonly-mispronounced-famous-things/molly-weinfurter">famous names are constantly mispronounced</a>, including places, people, and products. Some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-global-brands/werner-brandes?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular brand names</a> have pronunciations people struggle with the most.So, here are some names we're saying wrong. Most have been mispronounced for so long that's it's difficult to say them right. Many of the brands are made in different countries, so the pronunciations depend on what language the founder spoke. If you've ever wondered how to say certain corporate names, now's the time to learn.&nbsp;If you've messed up these monikers for a long time, don't feel bad! Many of these are names almost everyone gets wrong.

Brand Names We Just Realized We've Been Mispronouncing

Molly Weinfurter

Halloween

Every year it seems like there are more and better indoor Halloween decorations to fit your personal style. Finding Halloween decor that matches your mood, whether it be scary, gross, witchy, or cute, makes this magical holiday all the more fun. From fairy lights to freaky setups, these are some of the best indoor Halloween decorations to start getting your space spooky.

If you have a small apartment or strange space, finding the best indoor Halloween decorations can be a challenge. For each of the cool pieces of Halloween decor we&#39;ve found, we also have similar Halloween decoration ideas so you can choose the look that&#39;s right for you and your home. Some of this halloween interior d&eacute;cor even transcends sesaons - a neon pink bat is appropriate year-round, right? Whether you just want some classic Beistle cutouts or you&#39;re looking for the witchiest, most magical lanterns around, we&#39;ve got the best indoor Halloween decorations to get you in the spirit.

The Best Indoor Halloween Decorations For 2020

The 13 Best Indoor Halloween Decorations For 2020

Coco Tang

Transformers

While there have been dozens of different Transformers toy lines over the years, Masterpiece figures are&nbsp;easily the most coveted. These uber-expensive toys (if you can call them that) are the perfect mix of cartoon and toy - meshing each character&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-transformers-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">classic animated&nbsp;design</a> with updated mechanics and engineering to offer the most well-rounded Transformers figures ever made.

It&rsquo;s no stretch to say the Masterpiece line is the culmination of every diehard TF fan&rsquo;s dreams. They&rsquo;re incredibly detailed, feature fully articulated joints, and are made to look like they literally walked right off the screen. While the MP line isn&rsquo;t cheap (newer figures are topping $300 and $400 a pop), they&rsquo;re typically considered the definitive version of their character.&nbsp;

Sure, the Masterpiece line has had its fair share of flops over the years, but for the most part&nbsp;these figures are perfect renditions of their cartoon (and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-transformers-car-makes/car-lists" target="_blank">live-action</a>) counterparts. From Masterpiece Optimus Prime, which has been reformatted into&nbsp;three different versions over the years, to Masterpiece Soundwave and Bumblebee, the best Masterpiece&nbsp;figures are simultaneously&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;simplistic.&nbsp;How many of these toys do you own, and how many would you buy all over again?

Let&rsquo;s settle once and for all which Masterpiece figures are&nbsp;the best by voting up your favorites molds and designs below.&nbsp;

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The Best Transformers Masterpiece Toys

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The All-Time Best Transformers Masterpiece Figures, Ranked

BradSmith

Collectibles

Despite the popularity of Monster High toys, the brand announced that the dolls would be <a href="http://blogs.wvgazettemail.com/popcult/2019/02/20/toy-fair-2019-monster-high-descendents-dc-superhero-girls-lammily-wwe-and-other-fashion-dolls/" target="_blank">discontinued</a> after 2018. With plenty of fans still active, however, this may mean that some of the&nbsp;best Monster High toys will shoot up to collector&#39;s status sooner rather than later. Some of the highly detailed dolls based on&nbsp;the concept&nbsp;of teenage children&nbsp;of famous monsters. If you&#39;re a Monster High doll collector or are looking to buy one for your kids, then you&#39;ve come to the right place.&nbsp;

Here you&#39;ll find a list of some of the best and most memorable&nbsp;Monster High dolls, from classic originals to newer additions that are worth looking into. Be sure to vote up your favorites in order to help them rise through the ranks as they compete for the honor of the greatest Monster High dolls of all time.&nbsp;

The Most Popular Monster High Dolls Ever

The 20 Best Monster High Dolls Ever Made, Ranked

Toys

As the maniacal leader of the evil Decepticons, Megatron is a force to be reckoned with. In the original Transformers series back in the 1980s, Megs was able to transform into a lethal Walther P-38 pistol, which his minions could use to blast the heroic Autobots into oblivion. Complete with his iconic fusion cannon, Generation 1&nbsp;Megatron was one of - and still is - the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cool-toys-that-exist-now/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">coolest toys ever</a> made.

From Transformers: Animated to Robots in Disguise and the live-action Micheal Bay movies like Transformers: Dark of the Moon and&nbsp;Transformers: The Last Knight, Megatron has had dozens of makeovers over the years. Whether you prefer his alt mode as a gun, like to see him storm the skies as a supersonic jet, or enjoy seeing him wage war on his enemies by turning into a giant tank, there&rsquo;s no denying how cool these action figures are. Which Megatron version is your favorite?

Vote up your favorite&nbsp;Megatron toys to see which figure reigns supreme.&nbsp;

The 20 Best Megatron Toys Ever Made, Ranked

The 20 Best Megatron Toys, Ranked By Transformers Fans

Ranker Entertainment

Lists that rank the many delicious and decadent things you shove into your mouth by the handful, straight from the bag, off the stick, out of the bin, etc. Yum.

Snacks, Sweets, Candy & Treats

List of the best bubble gum brands including classics like Bubble Yum, Super Bubble, and Dubble Bubble. The main difference between bubblegum and chewing gum is the formula that the gum if made of. The top bubble gum brands are not as sticky as other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-chewing-gum/ranker-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">types of chewing gum</a> and are made of a stronger material so they can easily stretch without popping. The best bubblegum for bubbles loses its flavor quickly (this is a good thing if you're trying to make bubbles!) and is durable when made into a bubble.Gum companies like Double Bubble Gum, Bazooka Bubble Gum and Bubblicious Bubble Gum are widely thought to be the best brands of bubble gum for blowing bubbles. Other brands, like Big League Chew and Orbits, may not be the best bubble-blowing gum, but they still deserve a mention because of their popular packaging and wide variety of flavors. Bubble-gum flavor was the original flavor of this type of gum, but now there are many more different types like Watermelon, Strawberry, Melon and Grape. Even some types of <a href="/list/best-chewing-gum/ranker-food">mint chewing gum</a>&nbsp;can count as bubblegum because they work well for making bubbles. Susan Montgomery Williams of Fresno, California holds the Guinness World Record for&nbsp;biggest bubblegum bubble for the 23-inch bubble that she blew in 1996. Chad Fell hold the record for &quot;largest hands-free bubblegum bubble&quot; at 50.8 cm, achieved in 2004.&nbsp;Fun Fact: Did you know that Dubble Bubble was the first type of bubblegum to be invented? In 1928, Walter E Diemer, an accountant for a chewing gum company in Philadelphia, invented bubble gum while he was experimenting with new gum recipes. One recipe was found to be less sticky than regular chewing gum and stretched more easily. Why was the original bubblegum pink? It was Diemer's favorite color and the only color of dye that he had on hand.&nbsp;Vote on the best types of gum that you reach for when you want to make the biggest bubbles.&nbsp;

Chiclets

The Best Bubble Gum Brands

Best Bubble Gum Brands | Top Gum for Blowing Bubbles 

Ranker Food

Grab your flashlight, dim the lights, and twiddle your thumbs in terror as we rank the scariest video games and series in history. Wait...did you hear that?

Seriously Scary Video Games

Lists about Nintendo's superhard-to-put-down hybrid handheld console and the best games to play on it.

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo isn&#39;t typically known for churning out horror titles, as it&#39;s the company that favors family-friendly adventure games involving <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-cutest-and-most-adorable-animated-characters-of-all-time/that1dude?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">adorable cartoon characters</a>. At least that&#39;s&nbsp;how it used to be, but as the company has embraced more powerful technology like what&#39;s powering the Switch, more and more titles have been introduced to Nintendo&#39;s ever-growing library.

Sure, the Switch still rocks out with the occasional Mario game, but serious gamers are finding plenty of scary&nbsp;Nintendo&nbsp;Switch&nbsp;horror&nbsp;games to frighten them into going back for Tetris every so often to keep their nerves in check.&nbsp;Luigi&#39;s Mansion&nbsp;might be an enjoyable little scare affair, but we&#39;re ranking all the horror games on the Switch that are so scary you&#39;ll want to drop the Joy-Cons and boot up Mario Kart&nbsp;instead.

Whether it&#39;s a title freely available on another console or is exclusive to Nintendo, you can bet there are plenty of scary Switch games you can play on the go.&nbsp;From survival horror Switch games like Alien Isolation to indie horror episodic installments&nbsp;like The Last Door, vote up all the best&nbsp;horror games for Nintendo Switch to see which&nbsp;is considered the fear-inducing of them all.

The Scariest Horror Games For The Nintendo Switch

The 20 Scariest Horror Games For Nintendo Switch, Ranked

Here is list of Swiss <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/expensive-watch-brands-v1/werner-brandes" target="_blank">watch brands</a> that include the most reliable models available. These watch rankings can help you decide which watch to buy next. Swiss branded&nbsp;watches include those from major manufacturers, including Breitling, Longines, IWC, and more. The Swiss watch industry is the largest in the world and Switzerland has been known as the center of that&nbsp; industry for more than 400 years. The term &quot;Swiss made watch&quot; evokes a concept of quality that has been earned over this span of time and the best watch designers try to live up to the designation.&nbsp;It includes the technical and aesthetic qualities of the Swiss watch and encompasses both traditional manufacturing and advanced technology. Vote on this list of Swiss watchmakers to help decide on the best product.&nbsp;The term &quot;Swiss watch&quot; refers to roughly three types of products. Swiss <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-women_s-watch-brands/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">watches</a> are usually defined as watches that are exclusively made by manufacturers in Switzerland, watches that have a Swiss movement, or&nbsp;watches whose manufacturers carried&nbsp;out the final inspection in Switzerland. The watch industry has proposed a rule that 80 percent of the production costs be in Switzerland for a watch to be described as a Swiss watch.Swiss watches may be battery, quartz or mechanical (hand-wound), analog, digital or analog/digital. Swiss wristwatches are considered a luxury item and the most popular Swiss watch brands sell timepieces that run from $100-$5 million dollars.Since this is an investment piece, it is often best to go with traditional companies that have a rich history in watch-making. Use this list of Swiss-made watch brands as a starting off point in your research. Users looking for a new Swiss watch will want to research a variety of different brands to find a good watch that best suits their needs.&nbsp;What is the best Swiss watch company? Vote below on this list of best selling Swiss watches.&nbsp;

Audemars Piguet

The Best Swiss Watch Brands

The 40+ Best Swiss Watch Brands, Ranked

Werner Brandes

Dance

How are you supposed to tap-tap-tap to your heart's content without having the best tap shoes?! You can't! And that's exactly why we've put together this list of the best tap shoe brands.&nbsp;Tap dance shoes for adults and kids come in a variety of materials: leather, canvas, or plastic. Beginning and young tappers tend to go for the Mary Jane style, but more seasoned tappers tend to reach for the oxford or split-sole jazz tap shoes. You can also go for a heeled tap shoe, but just remember you'll need to balance in those as well as tap. Big name dance brands like Capezio, Bloch, and Allen Edmonds offer options for every style a dancer could want.&nbsp;But what makes these shoes so magical? The taps, of course! When picking out your taps, consider whether you want a lighter or a heavier sounding tone. Are you more of a flat-footed dancer, or are you light on your toes? You'll want to find the right tap, and the right placement for you and your style. It's all about finding a sound that's exactly for you. &nbsp;Before channeling your inner Fred Astaire or Gregory Hines, check out our list of best tap shoes brands. Vote up the brand that keeps your heart happy and your feet tapping!&nbsp;

The Best Tap Shoe Brands

Best Tap Shoes | List of Top Tap Shoe Brands

Jessica Lawshe

Auto and Vehicle Parts Brands

Car Parts

This list contains information on ignition coil brands, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The ignition coil works with a car's battery to transform the voltage and start the car. The best ignition coil brands come in many forms. Some top ignition coil brands are made by top vehicle manufactures and others provide third party options.What companies will you find on this best ignition coil brands list? MSD makes some of the most popular ignition coils on the market. This great ignition coil brand makes products that fit cars, trucks and even race cars. Mallory Ignition is another favorite ignition coil company currently producing products.Ford, Toyota and Honda all make ignition coils that their drivers can by for replacement purposes. Other good manufacturers that are featured on this top ignition coil brands list include Bosch, Dynatek and Spectra Premium.Which ignition coil company do you think makes the best quality product? Let us know by giving your favorites a thumbs up and please add any great brands of ignition coils that we may have missed.

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The Best Ignition Coil Brands

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Best Ignition Coil Brands | List of Ignition Coils Manufacturers

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Shopping

Home cooks and professional chefs alike know that the secret to a delicious meal is the proper application of herbs and spices. But which brand sells the tastiest seasonings is a matter of personal taste.&nbsp;Some top spice brands offer whole spices that you can grind fresh for each recipe, while other good spice brands sell their seasonings already prepared. Many of the best spice brands also sell mixtures that can easily be incorporated into your favorite dishes.What companies will you find on this list of the best spice brands? McCormick spices are available in stores across the United States. This great spice company was founded all the way back in 1889 and it is now one of the best-selling brands of store-bought spices. Simply Organic is another good brand that manufactures dried spices for ethically minded consumers. Dean &amp; Deluca's fine spices and seasonings make great gifts for any home chef. Other great companies featured on this top spice brands list include Penzey's, Spice Islands, and Lawry's.Which store-bought spice brand is your favorite? Give your personal picks a thumbs up to move them towards the number-one spot on the list, and add any spice companies that are missing.

The Best Spice Brands

Best Spice Brands | Top Seasoning Companies

Shopping lists at Ranker provide the best brand ranking guides for products and services voted on by 1000s of people.