It is surprising that in ancient times the Romans conquered Britain, but now Britain's national power overpowers Italy's!
I thought Britain was now overwhelming Italy because it had created overseas colonies!
Italy is now a weak country in Europe because it fought wars with Islam, the Ottomans, Spain, France, and Austria for control of the Mediterranean after the fall of the Roman Empire.
By the way, Your wife looks strong and wise!
I don't think the UK is much 'stronger' than Italy these days. People's everyday quality of life, I suspect, is quite a stretch worse in the UK on average. We of course lost our colonies as a result of the world wars (making us the real losers, if you think about it), and have been declining ever since!
Also, Rome never conquered Britain - They never managed to get Scotland or any Ireland!
Don't tell her that! She'll get arrogant =D