The Fall of Constantinople: The Day an Empire Ended and Legends Began

The Fall of Constantinople explores one of the most dramatic turning points in world history, when Constantinople—now Istanbul—fell to the Ottoman Empire. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the full story of the 1453 siege led by Mehmed II, the final stand of Constantine XI Palaiologos, and the legendary defenses of the Theodosian Walls. We also explore massive cannons built by Orban, the daring Ottoman tactic of moving ships over land, the fall of Hagia Sophia, and the myths that followed—including the Marble Emperor and the hidden priest who never finished his final prayer. This is where an empire ended—but the legends never did.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.