🚀 Did you know that in 1453, an army transported its ships overland to bypass a massive sea chain?

In this short episode, we explore the dramatic siege and Fall of Constantinople in 1453. We dive into the events that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the early modern period, profoundly reshaping global history.

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• How did the Ottoman Sultan prepare for the siege and what was his key new weapon? 💣
• What ingenious defensive measure did the Byzantines use to protect the Golden Horn harbor? ⛓️
• How did the Ottoman forces achieve the "seemingly impossible" to outflank the city's defenders? 🚢

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Constantinople, Ottoman, Byzantine, 1453, Siege, Cannon