BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - The Roman Revolution
I thought you might be interested to know that I've just published a book called The Roman Revolution. This is about the Roman Empire in the third century when Rome was truly revolutionized and ended ...
16 Juli 20221min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 14 "The Conclusion"
On the 29th May, 1453, the city of Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks. It was the final end of Byzantium. It was also the final end of the Crusades. Indeed, many historians regard it as the end ...
11 Dec 202123min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 13 "The Final Battle"
The Ottoman Sultan, Mehmet II, has decided to launch an all-out attack on the city of Constantinople. But the brave defenders are prepared. They resist wave after wave of Turkish troops until their lu...
4 Dec 202127min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 12 "The Silence Before the Storm"
For seven weeks the Turks had besieged Constantinople. But all they had to show for it were heavy casualties and not a single victory either on land or at sea. The Turkish Sultan, Mehmet II, had a mom...
27 Nov 202122min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 11 "The Strain of War"
Constantinople is surrounded. For seven weeks, it has endured Turkish attacks by land and sea. Its defenders have fought heroically but now they are exhausted. But so too are the Turks. Their losses h...
20 Nov 202121min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 10 "The Last Hope"
The Ottoman Turks have dragged their ships overland into the Golden Horn and Constantinople is now surrounded on all sides. In desperation, the defenders plan for a night attack to destroy the Turkish...
13 Nov 202121min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 9 "The Attack on the Golden Horn"
Constantinople was probably the best fortified city in the medieval world. But it had one weak spot. To the north of the city lay the Golden Horn, the wide estuary that was blocked to enemy ships by a...
6 Nov 202121min
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 8 "The Siege Begins"
With over 100,000 Turkish soldiers facing them, the 7,000 or so defenders of Constantinople awaited the first attack. All they could do was to hope and pray for a miracle. Please take a look at my web...
30 Okt 202121min
