1204 – 1453
Medieval Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, faced increasing challenges as it moved towards its fall in 1453. From the Fourth Crusade’s sack in 1204 to its final conquest by the Ottomans, the city was a center of trade and culture but struggled with internal strife and external threats. Its fall marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
A Travel Guide to Medieval Constantinople
“Travel guide” to medieval Constantinople architecture and culture
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The Fall of Constantinople
Explanation of the decline of the Byzantine Empire
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Mariners of Byzantium
Exciting novel about a young boy discovering medieval Constantinople
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The Emperor’s Winding Sheet
Exciting story of a young boy during the fall of Constantinople in 1453
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