The ENTIRE History of the Ottoman Empire in 10 Minutes

From a tiny frontier state in Anatolia to one of the greatest empires in history — this is the complete story of the Ottoman Empire. Discover how Osman and his successors built an empire that lasted for more than 600 years, conquered Constantinople, dominated three continents, challenged Europe, fought Russia, survived countless wars, and finally collapsed after World War I. In this fast-paced animated history documentary, we cover: • The rise of Osman and the early Ottomans • The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 • The expansion under Selim I and Suleiman the Magnificent • The Ottoman military and Janissaries • The siege of Vienna • Lepanto and the changing balance of power • The rise of Russia • Ottoman reforms and nationalism • World War I and the final collapse • The creation of modern Turkey • The lasting Ottoman legacy From 1299 to 1923 — 623 years of history in one video. Subscribe to Genius History for more fast-paced animated history documentaries.