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The Roman Empire was the first empire in history to adopt and widely use a form of paper, known as papyrus, on a large scale. This paper was a result of the adoption and improvement of Egyptian papyrus-making methods, allowing for more efficient record-keeping, literature, and education throughout the empire. This was a major cultural shift from the previous use of wax tablets and scrolls, which were more time-consuming and costly.