Why the Roman Empire Split into East and West and What Made Them Different

Why the Roman Empire Split into East and West and What Made Them Different

The Eastern and Western Roman Empires had a layered history, experienced a major division, and left lasting cultural and religious effects. Credit: GreekReporter Archive The vast Roman Empire did not remain whole forever; by the late 3rd century AD, it had split into two separate parts: the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. This division shaped the future of Europe and the Mediterranean for centuries. The empire once ruled a vas…