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The Ottoman Empire — 600 Years of Power - The Day Constantinople Fell

The Ottoman Empire — 600 Years of Power - The Day Constantinople Fell

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Alexandra Reeves recounts the 1453 siege of Constantinople, where 21-year-old Sultan Mehmed II's 80,000 troops overwhelmed 8,000 defenders led by Emperor Constantine XI. This episode explores the 53-day battle that ended the Byzantine Empire, introduced modern siege warfare, and reshaped global power—a pivotal moment marking the medieval world's end.

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