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Fall of Constantinople explained in 1 minute

Through Google Earth’s lens, we retrace the dramatic Fall of Constantinople in 1453. In just one minute, we chart the city’s ...
Maiorianus on MSN

What Constantinople really looked like in 1453

In 1453, Constantinople was no longer the metropolis of Justinian. Its population had shrunk dramatically. Entire districts were fields. The Hippodrome lay in ruins. The Great Palace was largely ...
The Heritage Foundation

What Conservatives Can Learn from the Fall of Constantinople

Five hundred and sixty-six years ago this month, a unique military battle took place at the magnificent city of Constantinople – now Istanbul, Turkey – that destroyed its seemingly impenetrable ...
Redlands Daily Facts

Professing Faith: The anniversary of the fall of Constantinople often passes unnoticed

This week marks the anniversary of one of the sadder days in the history of both Christianity and the Western world, although almost no one will mark its passing. Saturday, May 29, is the anniversary ...
The New York Times

The Fall of Constantinople, 1453.

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