The Ottoman Siege of Candia: Venice's Longest War

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the epic 21-year siege of Candia (modern Heraklion, Crete), the longest siege in Ottoman history. They explore how the Republic of Venice held out for over two decades against the Ottoman war machine, the role of Grand Vizier Köprülü Mehmed Pasha in finally breaking the stalemate, the use of gunpowder mines and trench warfare, and the devastating human cost. The episode also touches on the strategic importance of Crete, the decline of Venetian naval power, and the legacy of the siege in Mediterranean history. Tune in for a deep dive into a turning point that shaped the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean. #SiegeOfCandia #Crete #Venice #OttomanEmpire #KöprülüMehmedPasha #LongestSiege #MediterraneanHistory #GunpowderWarfare #17thCentury #VenetianRepublic #Heraklion #Kandiye #SiegeWarfare #OttomanVenetianWars #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #EarlyModernEurope Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo