Theodosius I and the Christianization of the Roman Empire

This lecture explores pivotal moments in late Roman history, beginning with Isaac the Monk's warnings to Emperor Valens, the catastrophic Battle of Adrianople, and the rise of Theodosius I as a stabilizing force. It examines political turmoil with Gratian's death and Magnus Maximus' rebellion, Theodosius' advocacy for Nicene Christianity, and his victory against Eugenius in the West. Theodosius' policies mark a cultural shift and the end of a unified empire, leading to its division under his...