Theodosius I

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The Missorium of Theodosius I, a silver ceremonial dish showing the emperor with co-emperors Valentinian II and Arcadius

The Short List

Feb 27, 2026 By Andy Barca

On 27 February 380, Theodosius I issued the Edict of Thessalonica and made Nicene Christianity the only legal religion of the Roman Empire. Christianity had joined a very exclusive club.

Marble bust of Emperor Theodosius I, last ruler of a united Roman Empire.

After Theodosius

Jan 17, 2026 By Andy Barca

On 17 January 395, Theodosius I died in Milan - the last man ever to govern a united Roman Empire. He left it to two sons, aged seventeen and ten. They never put it back together.