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Monemvasia: Europe’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Castle Town
Greek Reporter 09 Jan 2025
After the fall of Constantinople in 1453 Monemvasia held out against the threats of Sultan Mehmed II in 1458 and 1460, when it became the only remaining domain of the Despot of the Morea, Thomas Palaiologos, the claimant to the Imperial throne.
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Hagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
Greek Reporter 04 Jan 2025
Despite the brave efforts of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, who fought gallantly in defending Constantinople, the city fell into the hands of the Ottomans led by Sultan Mehmed II.
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Greek Cadets Arrested After Displaying Greek Flags Outside Hagia Sophia
Greek Reporter 24 Dec 2024
Despite the brave efforts of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, who fought gallantly in defending Constantinople, the city fell into the hands of the Ottomans led by Sultan Mehmed II.
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Heirs of the Eagle: The Epic Struggle for Roman Succession
Ancient Origins 22 Sep 2024
Sultan Mehmed II believed that if the Byzantine emperors had truly been “Roman Emperors,” then by defeating him he acquired their right to that title too ... Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire, entering Constantinople.
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The Legend of the Last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine Palaiologos
Greek Reporter 20 Sep 2024
It is said that Mehmed II ordered a search for his body and when it was found, he mourned and buried the remains ... The church, however, was later abandoned by the Christians, with Mehmed II ordering it to be demolished to make way for the Fatih Mosque.
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Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)
Ancient Origins 07 Sep 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Millennium of Glory ... 600 Years of Domination ... The Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, were determined to capture Constantinople ... On April 6, 1453, Mehmed II's forces began their assault on Constantinople ... Source. ... .
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Rise of the Raven: Historical Series about John Hunyadi Set to Premier in Cannes
Hungary Today 07 Sep 2024
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Turkish Defense Ministry marks 50th anniversary of Cyprus invasion with bellicose warning
Ekathimerini 19 Jul 2024
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Multi-day Event Commemorates Heroic Hungarian Victory over the Ottomans
Hungary Today 15 Jul 2024
The siege escalated into a major battle, during which Hunyadi led a sudden counterattack that overran the Ottoman camp, and eventually forced the wounded Mehmed II to lift the siege and retreat.
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On This Day: The battle of Bunker Hill during US revolutionary war takes place in 1775
Philenews 17 Jun 2024
1462 – Vlad the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat from Wallachia ... tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods. 1940 – France asks Germany for terms of surrender in World War II ... ....
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Exhibit on Sultan Mehmed II's biography in miniature art opens in Istanbul
Daily Sabah 03 Jun 2024
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May 29, 1453: Fall of Constantinople
Greek City Times 29 May 2024
Ascending to the Ottoman throne in 1451, Mehmed II began planning to reduce Constantinople's Byzantine capital ... While Mehmed tightened the noose around Constantinople, elements of his army swept through the region, capturing minor Byzantine outposts.
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Istanbul vs. Constantinople: Why Both Words Are Greek
Greek Reporter 29 May 2024
In 1453, it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II, and later renamed Istanbul ... of deadly sieges over the years until it was conquered by Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Evening Times 29 May 2024
On This Day in.. 1453 – Constantinople fell to Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, ending the Byzantine Empire. 1660 – Charles II was restored to the English throne after the Puritan Commonwealth. 1721 – South Carolina was formally incorporated as a royal colony.
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