Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Elliot Gates. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elliot Gates or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

The 1453 Siege Of Constantinople: Part 1

1:13:11
 
Share
 

Manage episode 466196390 series 2999200
Content provided by Elliot Gates. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elliot Gates or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we trace the final, desperate days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, and his formidable rival, Sultan Mehmet II.

As the walls of Constantinople trembled under the relentless bombardment of Ottoman cannons, two vastly different leaders prepared for war—Constantine, a resolute ruler defending his crumbling empire, and Mehmet, a young, ambitious conqueror determined to carve his name into history.

Both men knew the battle was inevitable.

In Constantinople, fear hung heavy in the air as the people clung to fading hopes of Western aid. In Edirne, Mehmet’s forges thundered, casting the largest cannon ever built.

Ancient prophecies foretold the city's fall, but history also warned of disaster for any Muslim ruler who dared to seize it.

The last battle of the great Christian empire was at hand—and both sides knew it would be a fight to the death.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

99 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 466196390 series 2999200
Content provided by Elliot Gates. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elliot Gates or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we trace the final, desperate days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, and his formidable rival, Sultan Mehmet II.

As the walls of Constantinople trembled under the relentless bombardment of Ottoman cannons, two vastly different leaders prepared for war—Constantine, a resolute ruler defending his crumbling empire, and Mehmet, a young, ambitious conqueror determined to carve his name into history.

Both men knew the battle was inevitable.

In Constantinople, fear hung heavy in the air as the people clung to fading hopes of Western aid. In Edirne, Mehmet’s forges thundered, casting the largest cannon ever built.

Ancient prophecies foretold the city's fall, but history also warned of disaster for any Muslim ruler who dared to seize it.

The last battle of the great Christian empire was at hand—and both sides knew it would be a fight to the death.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

99 episodes

Alle episoder

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Listen to this show while you explore
Play