Constantinople, 1453: The Last Days of the Roman Empire

Constantinople, 1453: walls, a siege cannon and ships taken over a hill. How would you face the last days of the Roman Empire? This history documentary explores daily life in a city under siege, following its defenses, the omens and the final night before the attack. Trace the fall of Constantinople through the decisions and dangers facing the people inside. Chapters 0:00 Welcome to yesterday 0:33 The Queen of Cities 1:38 The Walls 2:58 The Gun 4:01 Ships Over the Hill 5:00 Omens 5:49 The Last Night 6:30 Dawn 7:19 Your Odds Sources Nicolò Barbaro, Diary of the Siege of Constantinople (1453) George Sphrantzes, Chronicle Doukas, Historia Turco-Byzantina Kritovoulos, History of Mehmed the Conqueror Roger Crowley, Constantinople: The Last Great Siege (2005) Disclaimer Visuals are AI-generated reconstructions for illustration only. They are not real footage or photographs of the people, places or events described. Narration is based on historical sources listed above; numbers are estimates where noted, and some scenes are dramatized. A new city every other day. Which one should we visit next? Tell us in the comments. #history #constantinople #documentary