381 BC

381 BC marks a year in the Julian calendar, predating the proleptic Julian calendar often used for historical dates. It was a year notable for events within the 4th century BC.

Significant events that historians often attribute to this year include:

• Peace of Nicopolis: The Peace of Nicopolis might have been signed around this period, resolving conflicts in the region of Thrace. Sources differ as to the exact date, with some suggesting a year or two before or after 381 BC. This peace would have had consequences for the Odrysian kingdom and Athenian influence in the area.

• Historical Records: Specific historical records detailing day-to-day life in 381 BC are often fragmentary. What we know typically comes from later historians and archaeologists. These sources provide insights into the political landscapes, military campaigns, and cultural practices of the various civilizations that existed at that time, including Greek city-states, Persian territories, and regions inhabited by various tribal groups.

• Possible Birth or Death Dates: While not verifiable with absolute certainty due to the limitations of historical records, some scholars have attributed possible birth or death dates of historical figures to around this year, although such attributions require careful examination of available evidence.