TED-ED: The city of walls: Constantinople - Lars Brownworth

The video explores the historical significance of Constantinople, highlighting its strategic location, cultural wealth, and formidable defenses. Built by Emperor Constantine, the city was a hub of trade and knowledge. Its defenses, including moats and walls, repelled numerous invaders like Attila the Hun and the Arabs. However, in 1453, the Turks used advanced artillery to breach the walls, leading to the city's fall. Despite this, the fleeing survivors carried their knowledge west, sparking the Renaissance and preserving classical heritage.

What was the fate of the last Roman Emperor, Constantine the 11th, during the siege?

How did the fall of Constantinople influence the Renaissance in Western Europe?