370s

The 370s refers to the decade of years from 370 to 379 in the Julian calendar. This period falls within the Late Roman Empire and is characterized by significant political and military developments in Europe and beyond.

In the Roman Empire, the 370s were marked by ongoing challenges to its borders and internal stability. Emperor Valens, ruling the Eastern Roman Empire, was active in the Balkans, dealing with various Gothic groups. A major event that shaped the latter half of the century was the migration of the Huns, which put pressure on Germanic tribes like the Goths, leading to their increased interaction with and eventual conflict with Rome. The Battle of Adrianople in 378, though occurring just after this decade, had its roots in the events and tensions building throughout the 370s.

Beyond the Roman sphere, this period saw the continued fragmentation of the Western Roman Empire, although the formal decline is often placed later. Christianity was also solidifying its position as the dominant religion within the Roman Empire, with theological debates and the establishment of church structures continuing. Information on developments in other parts of the world during the 370s is more limited but it was a period of transition and change across various civilizations.