The ENTIRE History of the Ottoman Empire in 13 Minutes (1299–1922)

From a small frontier principality in Anatolia to one of the largest and longest-lasting empires in history, the Ottoman Empire shaped Europe, Asia, and North Africa for more than six centuries. In this animated historical documentary, we follow the complete story of the Ottoman Empire — from Osman I and the rise of the Ottomans, to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the golden age of Suleiman the Magnificent, and the empire's expansion across three continents. We also explore the Battle of Ankara, the conquest of Constantinople, the rise of the Janissaries, Ottoman administration, the expansion into the Middle East and North Africa, the challenges of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Tanzimat reforms, nationalism, the Balkan Wars, World War I, and the final collapse of the empire. Finally, we look at how the Ottoman Empire ended in 1922 and how its legacy continues to influence modern Turkey, the Balkans, and the Middle East.