The time machine was in the testing phase. Once completed, it would be ready for circulation. Ralph would become rich and famous. But for the time being, he was poor and unknown. Ralph had already made successful trips with the time machine, and was ready to make another one. He typed “Rome” and “1 AD”. He would travel to ancient Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire. Ralph spoke Latin, the language of Rome, so Rome was a good fit. When the portal appeared, Ralph entered it and disappeared.