Constantinople, May 29, 1453. The city is ravaged and desperate as defenders rally to protect the capital of an empire in decline. What led to this moment? And how did this final battle play out?
In The Fall of Constantinople: A World on Its Last Day, you will uncover the true story of Constantinople’s 1,000-year span of power and prosperity and dive headfirst into the events of its final days, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and experiences of a city on the brink of transformation. Join Professor Andrew Novo, of the National Defense University, as he takes you on a journey through the history of the city, from its founding by Constantine, through its many transformations, to the events of the infamous day in May that would transform the world to what we know of it today.
Pilot Lecture: The Fall of Constantinople—A World on Its Last Day
Travel back in time to witness the sack of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks and dive into the events that changed the future of the city, two civilizations—and the world.
Overview
01: The Fall of Constantinople: A World on Its Last Day
How did the capital of a once-grand empire fall? Trace the history of the splendid city deemed the new capital of the Roman empire and see how Constantinople was overthrown by the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century. Discover how Constantinople was lost, although its legacy would endure for generations to come.
28 min
