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October 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Turkish Revolution of 1908

This series has nine easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: How the Ottoman Elites Controlled Their Empire.IntroductionAmong the

September 25, 2012 Leave a Comment

Finally, They Came for the Relics

Today's installment concludes Constantinople Taken by the Western Crusaders,our selection from The Fall of Constantinople Being the Story of the

September 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

Major Buildings and Landmarks Damaged

The Hagia Sophia, the greatest church building in the world was desecrated.Continuing Constantinople Taken by the Western Crusaders,our selection

September 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

One of the Largest Hauls in History

The total amount distributed among the crusaders and Venetians shows that the wealth of Constantinople had not been exaggerated.Continuing

September 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Crusaders Sack Constantinople

The sack of the richest city in Christendom, which had been the bribe offered to the crusaders to violate their oaths, was made in the spirit of men

September 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

Over Constantinople’s Wall

The inhabitants were at length awakened out of the dream of security into which seventeen unsuccessful attempts to capture the New Rome had lulled

September 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

Constantinople Taken by the Western Crusaders

This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Assault Begins from Sea.IntroductionThe Fourth Crusade was a disaster.

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