EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Ottoman Siege of Candia: Europe's Longest Siege
from The Ottoman Empire and Its Influence on Modern Europe — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Siege of Candia (1648–1669), the longest siege in European history, which saw the Ottoman Empire wrest Crete from the Venetian Republic. They discuss the strategic importance of the island, the massive logistical effort behind the 21-year siege, the role of the Köprülü grand viziers, and the devastating plague that ravaged both sides. The conversation also touches on the cultural legacy of the Venetian fortifications and how this conflict reshaped Mediterranean power dynamics, setting the stage for Ottoman decline and European ascendancy. #SiegeOfCandia #Crete #VenetianRepublic #KPrL #MehmedIV #GrandVizier #OttomanEmpire #NavalWarfare #Fortifications #Plague #MediterraneanHistory #17thCentury #BalticSea #FrancescoMorosini #KPrLMehmedPasha #KPrLFazLAhmedPasha #History #FexingoHistory #SuleimanTheMagnificent #MehmedTheConqueror Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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