The History of the Ottoman Empire

Episode 9: Constructing A Capital

After conquering this imperial city, the Ottomans set about rebuilding it. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/historyoftheottomanempire]

Historical Tangents Episode 1: The Fourth Crusade

Stepping away from the main narrative to share things that I find interesting but that are only tangentially related, I bring you the story of the Fourth Crusade, aka that time they set out to capture Jerusalem and ended up sacking the biggest city in Christendom. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/historyoftheottomanempire]

Episode 8: The City of the World's Desire

As Mehmed II took the throne at the tender age of eighteen, he knew he had to prove to all those dusty old men at court that he was worthy of the position. So he made a simple plan: conquer Constantinople. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/historyoftheottomanempire]

Episode 7: Enter Hungary

A new challenger takes the stage. The Ottoman Empire squares up against medieval powerhouse Hungary, led by brilliant strategist and national hero John Hunyadi. How will they fare against this new threat? Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/historyoftheottomanempire]

Episode 6: It's Back, But What Is It, Anyway?

We take a break from the narrative to explore what the Ottoman state actually looks like right now- the administration, the society, the political system. Then we dive back into the life of Murad II and the re-stabilization and expansion. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/historyoftheottomanempire]