roman Conspiracy theorists denying the existence of the Roman Empire

In all my years learning of the Roman Empire i came across a sub group of people i can only akin to flat earthers denying the existence of the Roman Empire forwarding no evidence.  They sumise that the buiding where Russian built and the Empire was a fabrication of modern historians to hide the truth.  I just wondered if anyone else had come across this and if anyone had a view point on it.  Thanks in advance.

Take no notice of them. Conspiracy theorists love attention and I think you'll find that 'knowing something you don't' is what empowers their self respect. It's also a way of being an 'expert' without learning anything. As for the theory itself, one has to wonder why they think that. Much of modern culture in the west is descended from either Roman or Germanic roots. Is this theory Russian in origin?