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The Siege of Constantinople: Ottoman Cannons vs Theodosian Walls
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Episode The Siege of Constantinople: Ottoman Cannons vs Theodosian Walls
In 1453, the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II achieved what no one had for over a thousand years: he broke through the legendary Theodosian Walls of Constantinople. This episode takes you inside that pivotal siege, from the construction of the massive bombard cannons to the role of the Janissaries, the Byzantine defenders under Emperor Constantine XI, and the final assault that ended the Byzantine Empire. We explore the technology, the strategy, and the human stories—including the myth of the Golden Horn chain and the fate of the last emperor. Lucas and Luna also reflect on how this single event reshaped the world, marking the end of the Middle Ages and the rise of Ottoman power.
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