Ottoman Empire Podcast
by Frank
LISTEN Continuous narrative podcast on the Ottoman Empire. EXPLORE Sultans, Kings, Knights, and Janissaries. EXPERIENCE the epic 14th through 18th century clash of civilizations. Islam and Christendom waring in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Black Sea, and more. SUBSCRIBE Immerse yourself beginning with Episode 1, The Dream of Osman, a journey originating in the dusty hinterland of Anatolia . Later episodes Crusade of Nicopolis. Crusade of Varna. Battle of the Black Birds. Conquest Constantinople. Strategy. So much more! You WON'T find another history podcast like this!
Episodes
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Episode 28: The Sultan’s Unfinished Business — The Road to Belgrade (1455–1456)
With Constantinople conquered and the Serbian fortress of Novo Brdo captured, Sultan Mehmed II turns his attention toward his next great objective: Belgrade. In this episode, we explore the political maneuvering, military preparations, and simmering tensions that set the stage for one of the most...
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PATREON EXTRA: Yeŋiçeri (Janissaries) the Empire's Elite: Part 1 "Origins"
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Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo: Episode 27
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Strategic Consequences for Europe after the Fall of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, P2
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Strategic Consequences for the Ottoman Empire after the Conquest of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, Part 1
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“And Europe Wept” May 29, 1453: Conquest of Constantinople, Part 5
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The Siege Continues April 19-May 15, 1453 The Conquest of Constantinople Part 4: Episode 25
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The Ottoman "Man for All Seasons" Akşemseddin, Visionary & Mystic of Sultan Mehmed II, EXTRA 08
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Show News & Updates: Very Important
Join the show's PATREON! Early access to new episodes PATREON ONLY Content Series on the JANISSARIES Sum-up Empires Podcast the Ottomans officially breaks for the holidays from December 22 through January 1, 2024 (I forgot to announce this in the Podcast) Changes for 2024 Main narration will be…
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"Ottoman Assaults April 2- April 19, 1453" The Conquest of Constantinople Part 3: Episode 25
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Hamza Bey, Ottoman Naval Commander, & famous Victim of Vlad Dracula III EXTRA 07
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"Ottoman & Byzantine Military Postures" The Conquest of Constantinople Part 2: Episode 25
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Land of Myths and Shadows: The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula EXTRA 06 Part 2
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"Fortress of Doom" The Conquest of Constantinople Part1: Episode 25
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Sultan Mehmed II the "Forgotten Years" 1451-1453: Episode 24
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Land of Myths & Shadows: The Life and Times Vlad Dracula EXTRA 06 Part 1
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A Crusade Dies- 2nd Battle of Kosovo- Death of Murad II & Accession (finally) of Mehmed II: Episode 23
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Return of Murad II & Setting the Stage for the 2nd Battle of Kosovo: Episode 22
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A Crusade Dies at Varna Part 2: Episode 21
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A Crusade Dies at Varna Part 1: Episode 21
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Pausing the Crusade, Resignation of Murad II & 1st Reign of Mehmed II: Episode 20
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EXTRA 05: John Hunyadi 1406-1456 Scourge of the Ottomans
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Pacifying Anatolia, 2nd Siege of Thessalonica, Setting the Stage for the Crusade of Varna: Episode 19
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Sultan Murad II, Securing the Throne, Strategic Brief & Profile of Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos: Episode 18
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Death of Sultan Mehmed I, Accession of Murad II ( مراد ثانى) & Ottoman Naval Defeat at Gallipoli (1416): Episode 17
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EXTRA 04: Women of the Ottoman Empire - Imperial Harem
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EXTRA 03: The Akinji ( آقنجى) in Ottoman Warfare
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Sultan Mehmed I- Wallachia & Crushing Bedreddin: Episode 16
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Sultan Mehmed I, Janissary Reform, Restoring Anatolia, & Brooding Rumelia: Episode 15
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Sultan Mehmed I “The Restorer” & Post Interregnum Headache: Episode 14
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Special Announcement!
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The Ottoman Interregnum: Episode 13
Welcome to Empires Podcast the Ottomans! Where to find the show? Check out the Website: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ Please consider leaving a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts & drop a "Follow" & 5 star rating on Spotify. Email Frank at: [email protected] Sultan Bayezid is...
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EXTRA 02: Author Interview with Dan Cross: The Art of Historical Fiction
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The Battle of Ankara and Death of Sultan Bayezid I: Episode 12
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Of Thy Insolence and Folly-Prelude to the Battle of Ankara: Episode 11
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A Crusade Dies at Nicopolis: Episode 10 Part 2
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A Crusade Dies at Nicopolis: Episode 10 Part 1
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Thunderbolt turns to Europe: Episode 9
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EXTRA 01: Author Interview with John McHugo: A Brief Discussion of Islamic History
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The Thunderbolt Strikes: Episode 8
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Battle of Kosovo and the end of the road for Sultan Murad: Episode 7
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Rebellious sons and the Karamanids: Episode 6
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Sultan Murad I, Janissaries, Chernomen: Episode 5
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Pirates and goodbye Orhan: Episode 4
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Something Ottoman this way comes: Episode 3
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Sultan Orhan and the Byzantines: Episode 2
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The Dream of Osman: Episode 1
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Welcome to the Ottoman Empire!
I developed a love of all things history when I was in middle school. But it was in high school when I read “A history of the Ottoman Empire,” by Jason Goodwin. Ever since I’ve been hooked. I am Frank, the creator and host of this podcast. Beginning in the year 1300 with the Dream of Osman, I…
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About this show
LISTEN Continuous narrative podcast on the Ottoman Empire. EXPLORE Sultans, Kings, Knights, and Janissaries. EXPERIENCE the epic 14th through 18th century clash of civilizations. Islam and Christendom waring in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Black Sea, and more. SUBSCRIBE Immerse yourself beginning with Episode 1, The Dream of Osman, a journey originating in the dusty hinterland of Anatolia . Later episodes Crusade of Nicopolis. Crusade of Varna. Battle of the Black Birds. Conquest Constantinople. Strategy. So much more! You WON'T find another history podcast like this!
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