Fall of Rome Emperors

Fall of Rome Emperors Timeline
Instead of looking at events leading to the Fall of Rome, this timeline, which has a dozen or so events, looks at the legitimate rules of the Roman Empire while it was in its downward spiral.

Julian the Apostate
When Julian the Apostate came to power in ancient Rome, Christianity was less popular than paganism, but when the pagan Julian was killed in battle, it was the end of Roman official acceptance of polytheism

Imperial Demises - Quiz
A self-grading quiz on Imperial Ends from 238-325 A.D.

Valens and the Battle of Adrianople
Valens' defeat at the Battle of Adrianople in the Eastern Roman Empire in A.D. 378, was one of the crucial events leading to the ultimate Fall of the Roman Empire.

Roman Emperor Theodosius I
Theodosius the Great's main claim to fame is as the last Roman emperor to control both halves of the Roman Empire. It is to his reign that the final split between East and West is dated.

Maximian
Tetrarchy is the word we use to describe the division into four of the Roman Empire. There were two senior rulers, each known as an Augustus, and two junior Caesars. The Augusti were Maximian and Diocletian. Read the basics about the Roman Emperor Maximian.