063 The Death of Byzantium

It’s finally here, after years of preparation, Sultan Mehmed is ready to deal a killing blow to the Byzantine Empire. With an army at his back, he’s coming for Constantinople.

A map of the siege of Constantinople

The Eastern Mediterranean around the period of the Siege of Constantinople

One of the cannons forged for the siege.

Here is a video documentary by my favorite Youtube Channel Kings and Generals on the fall of Constantinople.