How Constantinople Survived an Ottoman Siege - Medieval DOCUMENTARY

[@KingsandGenerals]

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Hi.

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[@KingsandGenerals]

@@hokuponopono4415 don't worry about it. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

[@jesseberg3271]

10:30 hanged, not hung. A person sent to the Tyburn tree for execution was hanged. The judge would say, "You shall be hanged by the neck until dead, and may God have mercy on your soul." A man who is hung has an entirely different condition. It's one of those archaic bits of English we don't have to think about much any more, but there is a proper terminology for it.

[@celluskh6009]

Do you guys get paid the same as anyone else per view? I'd feel bad if my views of time killer videos were rewarded as much as quality videos like on this channel.

[@ghostofwargaming3649]

Its actually insane just how 1 event in the rise of the Ottoman empire could have derailed the empire and shattered it back into the, like, 10 beyliks.

[@m.aryaanamiri2755]

And even more amazing how they picked everything back up in a few decades while the Romans never recovered from 1204.

[@marshallsilverstar9636]

​@@m.aryaanamiri2755Thats a big word to say they never recovered , i beleave they never fully recovered is a better alternative

[@m.aryaanamiri2755]

@@marshallsilverstar9636 but they did indeed never recover .Trebizond and Epirus remained independent,and since 1258,it was only downhill.

[@daarom3472]

​​@@m.aryaanamiri2755give them a break, they lasted for over 2 millennia 😂

[@marshallsilverstar9636]

@@m.aryaanamiri2755 All of the empires history was downhill if we smplify enough . The truth is that ottoman empire's wierdly more stable politics and huge strike of capable rulers ( until vienna ) enabled it to withstand this great challenge . Byzantium while having more times to go to hell and back at this stage it was truly unable to pay for its mistakes. Thus i think you are right , its an extremelly impressive feat .

[@Peace_Maker69]

Murad II in my opinion is the most underrated ottoman Sultan of all time, he won against 2 crusades in his lifetime

[@mertozkanist]

If you know, you know.

[@Kili2807]

2?

[@gshred856]

He’s definitely underrated. He set the foundation for mehmeds conquest

[@barissaaydinn]

@@Kili2807 Varna in 1444 and Kosovo in 1448

[@Kili2807]

@@barissaaydinn didnt know theese we’re 2 separate campaigns

[@Kili2807]

Great that you show how depopulated Constantinople was at that time. This was actually an advantage for the remaining inhabitants

[@nobodycares6881]

Yes and the depopulated areas where used for planting food back then

[@IsmailMehrban]

The ottomans built up their victory through a hundred years the reason for their downfall and their decrease in population was because they couldn't rival the higher powers like the ottomans and the ilkhanate

[@freneticness6927]

​@@IsmailMehrbanNomadic tribes versus static empires. Rarely good for the empires.

[@Swilla12]

Yea before the world became terribly overpopulated!

[@gzer0x]

@@Swilla12world overpopulation is a myth. All humans could fit in a space the size of Rhode Island. The issue is how inefficiently resources are utilized or wasted by a select few. There is enough farm land to feed the world, but food is only grown to produce profit in the wealthiest countries. If the world population ate food and consumed textiles the way us Americans do, we would already need 3-5 planets.

[@fufutul3258]

Ottoman series is like a masterpiece all together I can't watch the old ones because the new ones you guys are making is really good

[@shaiksiddiq7425]

Basically the new ones have more information history and good detailed animation

[@BackgroundHistory]

From the legend of El Cid, to Shajar al-Durr, to Mehmed I, it is impressive how much history wants to convince us that Weekend at Bernie's is totally possible

[@johntaylor7029]

I forgot his name, but there was a Chinese emperor who died while touring faraway from his capital. His servants pretended he was alive by using screens, and leaving his carriage close to carts full of rotting fish to cover the smell.

[@BackgroundHistory]

@@johntaylor7029 Yeah the Chinese were quick on adapting their 80's classic movies, it was their first emperor!

[@robert-surcouf]

Basically, Bayezid playing with skull "pyramid" kid at Ankara brought the otttoman empire 50 years in the past so Mehmed and Mourad 2 had to spend all their reigns to do the same thing as Orhan and Mourad 1 until Mehmed 2 do what his great grandfather was supposed to do.

[@Nabilexplore]

Talk about perseverance lasting generation

[@wowowawa]

Timur on top!🗣

[@wowowawa]

Poor lil Bayezid got imprisoned😢

[@novaexisted]

@@wowowawadawg is beefing with medieval rulers

[@zaiedal-mustavee]

@@wowowawa crazy how lil bayezid fucked europeans on daily basis

[@aliosman0]

So ready for the rest of the series

[@sumandwivedi2852]

Watching this channel since 2018 and it has became my favourite history channel

[@alperenlive]

*_It is explained better than many Turkish historians, I like the videos of this channel very much._*

[@sukrugulluoglu5462]

He is turkish actually :D

[@Horusian]

@@Fokas-n8t isnt he david from canada?

[@theawesomeman9821]

Constantinople deserves an award for surviving so long as it did.

[@paulheydarian1281]

Yes, it did. Their true reward came in 1453.

[@sotirisl9388]

​@@paulheydarian1281just don't tell him about 1919 and the fall of the ottomans

[@sukrugulluoglu5462]

Naval superiority was the main cause.

[@emre_iris]

Those who read history respect Mehmed the Conqueror and Konstantinos who defended his country to the last breath.

[@sotirisl9388]

@@emre_iris those who know real history know that even I could've taken Constantinoupolis at this point in time.

[@followerofchrist5773]

The 1422 Siege of Constantinople was a pivotal event in Byzantine and Ottoman history. Technologically, both sides were evenly matched. The Ottomans had just acquired cannons, leveling the playing field. The siege was lifted due to a rebellion elsewhere in the Ottoman Empire. Sultan Murad II had to deal with this internal threat, forcing him to abandon the siege. This rebellion was backed by regional powers wary of Ottoman resurgence. Byzantine tradition credits a miraculous intervention for their survival. An apparition reportedly inspired the defenders. Despite this victory, the Byzantine Empire was in decline, facing economic issues and a lack of soldiers. Constantinople would eventually fall in 1453.

[@mikemodugno5879]

Fantastic series! I keep seeing in the other comments that you're taking this all the way to 1923. EPIC!!!!

[@thecrazy4618]

Best channel, watching for years, as a hobby in a busy life.

[@Dantheman813]

WOW! The detail is insanely well done!

[@Aothis]

Woohoo! The seige of Constantinople was always so interesting to me! Great work, K&G team.

[@keaganscott9808]

Which one?

[@iseeyou5061]

...The event itself only explained for 2 minutes

[@Sam-wt1cx]

Always wait for Ottoman videos. Need more content related to them.

[@MarouenAK]

Sheikh badreddin was basically the muslim Karl marx of the era

[@mfkparamotor4131]

Musluman degildi, kafirdi dinsizdi

[@tege2438]

Some things we use as Turks I would like to share proverbs. If 2 Jews come together, they form a company; If 2 Turks come together, they will establish a state. If the Turks run out of enemies, they will fight each other. I think these proverbs describe internal rebellions very well.

[@aneesahmed8177]

Make sure the next episode of this series as soon as possible

[@Cyberonn1]

Really liked this video. I never knew Ottoman History was so full of rebellions like these.

[@brokenbridge6316]

This siege isn't talked about much. So nice job KnG.

[@craftyfuturegaming633]

I am lovin this series........... the balance and details between geopolitics, warfare, and historical events is just....... [Chef's Kiss!]

[@timurpodcast4379]

Great video as always. Awesome to see a siege covered that is often overlooked. Loving this series keep up the amazing work!

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I am totally ready for the next episode in the series.

[@cba2make1up]

Murad Han definitely deserves more recognition, great ruler.

[@hamooditarshouby291]

Your videos are really good that they don’t need the music.

[@Kili2807]

Nah a Bit of background music adds a lot imo. K&G also habe really Food music

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[@MrLoobu]

Oh yea! You know, you're so good at this that you make people interested in watching videos about histories they weren't even interested to learn about.

[@NotTheRedComet]

Well done, as always! The court intrigue here is just as fascinating as the battles that resulted. I wonder if you all would consider a series on the fall of the Hasmonean dynasty?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Will consider!

[@mikemodugno5879]

@@KingsandGeneralsAwesome

[@FLLCI]

Thank you very much for covering the first siege of Constantinople. We are now looking forward to seeing the second successful siege and conquest (1453)!!!!

[@timothymatthews6458]

There already is a video about the 1453 siege. Search for it on KZbin.

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

Finally, I've been waiting for this for so long 💞

[@Kimmerios-l5u]

Very informative video (once more)about a somehow obscure period of History. Still I have to make a minor correction. While the final ottoman assault was taking place it was the silhouette of the Holy Virgin herself that made an Apparition.

[@ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣΤΣΙΟΤΣΙΑΣ]

Excellent video, excellent series!!

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I am following this channel for the last 3 years, but it sad that it is not growing in a manner, it should be. Well done Kings and Generals, keep it up.

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We are adding 50k new subscribers monthly. Not huge, but respectable:-)

[@AristotleAsks]

He got 3.5 million subs lul

[@KHK001]

Yes! more Ottoman videos! my fav series thanks KnG!

[@mildlyinfuriatedbird2557]

I was today days old when I learnt that Weekend at Bernies has an historical basis

[@philtkaswahl2124]

14:16 They really pulled some _Weekend at Bernie's_ shenanigans to prevent a succession crisis.

[@FutureMythology]

This video brilliantly delves into the gripping tale of how Constantinople endured the relentless onslaught of an Ottoman siege. It's a testament to the resilience and strategic prowess of the city's defenders, showcasing their unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Kudos to the creators for bringing this captivating piece of history to life!

[@zippyparakeet1074]

ChatGPT ahh comment

[@venerable9077]

Bud really using that chat gpt powered brain

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Thanks for the Ottoman videos

[@SinningsValor]

Another amazing video by my favourite KZbin channel

[@rakadean39]

MURAD 2 is such underated sultan although he has some failed campaign but his reign open the path for conquering constantinople later

[@flackstar007]

It's a great video though it's also funny as most of the videos content is background info with only a brief mention of the siege itself, The title would of been better as "Why the Ottoman withdrew from the siege of Constantinople"

[@federicocoda7526]

Wow this was awesome, keep up with good work!

[@kname1882]

finally some good content 😊😊😊 bravo

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I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@collintrytsman3353]

excellent as always

[@ziyaertuna]

We are looking forward to the next episode.🎉🎉🎉

[@Kili2807]

Will a more detailed account of the naval battle at gallipoli be included in your long form documentary?

[@KingsandGenerals]

It is planned, but will need to check the sources

[@Kili2807]

@@KingsandGenerals Of course. If the sources are not there... Just would be cool because I think this was the only naval battle of early ottoman history

[@jamesracine1130]

Great video just felt like more time could of gone into the siege

[@iseeyou5061]

Good video, explain the Ottoman politic pretty well even if how Byzantine survive the siege of Constantinople were only lasted for 2 minutes and in the last segment in the video

[@jeffgould4651]

Can't wait this channel to cover Mehmed the 2nd and the Conquest of Constantinople 1453.

[@Trancymind]

Rome and Constantinople. 2 legendary cities due to being very difficult to invade or being sacked back in the day. Mad respect.

[@semiheren7351]

Really glad to have come across your channel, been binge watching all the videos I missed since finding your channel. Great work!

[@geodageo]

I never knew there was an first unsuccessful Ottoman siege of Constantinople; the title sounds like an alternate dream history of an Byzantine Empire that survived Ottoman conquest.

[@Aethelhald]

It was never going to survive. The Catholic west made sure it didn't.

[@Hasanbas-rv3vm]

First ottoman siege was done by bayezid 1

[@enesbilgili8647]

Looking forward to see the series

[@2.mehmedhan]

Harp tarihi izledikten sonra burdan da izledim 😂😊 guzel video

[@skyden24195]

So, upon the sultan's death, the court pulled a "Weekend at Mehmed's." Nice.

[@ahmedazhar8485]

I'm so interested in this series and the quality and details are amazing. please upload it fast

[@ozkanboyraz7626]

Awesome video, waiting for the next episode

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I love you guys soo much you make history so much simple keep it up

[@chezburger1781]

amazing series! are you planning to push the ottoman series to ww1 or stop at 1453?

[@KingsandGenerals]

1923

[@deron2203]

Dang i love the inner conflicts and different sides withen the sultanate. Reminds me of a TV drama 😅

[@Samoferovcik]

Bro how you make this perfect map? With all kingdoms, every detail, it looks epic

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 Constantinople will have to wait ✋️

[@FLLCI]

It is actually crazy how Ottomans suffered from numereous amounts of rebellion and civil instability on their rise and how they overcame them.

[@Vulkanprimarch]

I am curious about the relationships and the emotions of Murad II. Did he have a distant emotional relationship with his brothers, uncles and so on? Or was this warring among relatives troubling to him? Because from the description of these events. It seems like the Ottoman rulers must have been used to fighting their family in power struggles and not been particularly close.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Very often princes were sent to various regions as administrators and didn't have much contact

[@Paracelsus2037]

There were a few decision makers in the Ottoman Empire. Jews, Khazar Turks, Muslim Anatolian Turks. Throne changes occur due to the conflict of these groups. For example, Murad II did not hand over the throne to his son, saying, "I am tired, I will swim in the Mediterranean now."

[@ericbosken3114]

I love how they went full Weekend At Bernie's!

[@wiktorberski9272]

Really interesting piece of history of middle ages Turkey

[@superyamky]

Learning something new everyday

[@GriffinJohnsonTyler1996]

This history is pretty neat but how do we know these things about them? Was all this recorded like written down all the way from the 1400s? Thats alot of info hard to believe we have this much on them but if we really do it sure is neat

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yes, it is written down.

[@Hasanbas-rv3vm]

Ottoman archives

[@jonbaxter2254]

Eventually, the numbers would win. But good old Constantinople did it's best agaisnt all manner of sieges and from different people.

[@عليياسر-ف4ن9ك]

The Crusaders: No

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁💯

[@patrickhull3793]

"But over and above all this, one feels that the author is vitally interested in it, that the cord of Wotan is vibrating in him, too. This is no criticism, on the contrary it is one of the chief merits of the book, which without this enthusiasm might easily have degenerated into a tedious catalogue." Carl Jung

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

I think the next battle will be the crusade of varna, or some conflict in Wallachia or Anatolia.

[@Kili2807]

I guess Varna is still a bit further ahead. Still 20 years to go

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

@@Kili2807 you're right, then maybe some conflict in Anatolia

[@Kili2807]

@@hassaanalisiddiqui3827 the Siege of thessalonica Probably

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

Genius ​@@Kili2807

[@AIMEEDARWISHBINIDHAMKHAMILMoe]

Thank you for continue the series about ottoman documentary

[@elysium3079]

Sultan Murat the 2nd also known as the only ''Philosopher Sultan'' of Ottoman Empire.

[@lerneanlion]

Since today's video is about the Ottoman Empire, I have a question to ask. Is the Auspicious Incident a good thing or not and why it did not happen to the Dai Li in Avatar: The Legend of Korra?

[@cba2make1up]

Yes

[@lerneanlion]

@@cba2make1up May I know the full meaning of this yes, please?

[@Wifesitter]

I'm trying to imagine what this "Weekend at Mehmed's" situation might have actually looked like. Corpses don't stay fresh for long.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Well, think about this way. Would you be the first to say "sire, you kinda stink, it is time for your hamam" to the sultan?

[@hereanimeid6050]

i've been waiting this video for long

[@germanturkguy4249]

Great video

[@dariusgunter5344]

Great video, now I wonder how history would've developed if bedridden had won and the ottomans developed into a state where christianity, Islam and Judaism all were treated equally as brother religions. Could've been a very interesting development.

[@عليياسر-ف4ن9ك]

History: They did it to the original Jews

[@Emel_unlegit]

Kings and Generals, one question, as a vaushite, do you stand by him? I used to see you in chat but not so much anymore, do you still like him? Great vid btw

[@Historywithsaji]

Very informative video thanks bro

[@TheLastRockNRollerAlive]

You know I never really studied the 1400s I feel like that 1400s-1500s most people don’t really know about it, but looking at the borders of countries during that time it seemed pretty chaotic.

[@johnmaulana7027]

What you see in this video (map of years 1400s) is basically what left over of previous centuries. Years 1300s is probably the most chaotic years human ever see (There a video on this channel that explains years 1300 on Europe). So basically years 1300s in Asia that I know first disintegration and infighting of Mongol Empire (Including fall of Ilkhanate) this allow man like Timur to rise. Collapse of Seljuk Sultanate of Rum allowing Rise of The Ottoman. Internal strife in Mamluk Egypt and Delhi Sultanate, in south east Asia Majapahit Empire Decline due to civil war and many more

[@techyygamer8762]

We are eagerly waiting for the next episode... Dude, upload it fast...

[@med-729]

Although these Muslims killed each other, they recorded victories that history will talke about for many centuries later Their situation will change as quickly as possible,☠️🥶

[@AyaanAnsari-cw2vd]

Excellent content.

[@M-vz8po]

Finally an Ottoman episode. I said this before and I will say it again, that I mostly watch this channel for Ottoman history. Thank you K&G and great job as always!

[@milballs]

Did you like the Netflix dramatization of this battle? I thought it was alright, especially since we don't get much Ottoman content.

[@Kili2807]

@@milballsthe representation of the ottomans and Byzantines was pretty ok I’d say

[@cba2make1up]

@@milballs Where on Netflix?

[@milballs]

@@cba2make1up it's called Rise of Empires: Ottoman

[@sidp5381]

This is a very well done series. I really hope you guys will do the Russo Turkish wars of Catherine, the great and Alexander I

[@Karabulut96]

not Turkish but Ottoman, don't insult the Ottomans

[@Eagler-yc7yx]

​@Karabulut96 any war between Russia and the Ottomans is called "The Russo-Turkish War." It is not disrespectful to call something by its name.

[@Karabulut96]

​@@Eagler-yc7yxthis is misleading and offensive to the Ottomans

[@kutahyevi]

@@Karabulut96 What on earth are you drivelling about?

[@Karabulut96]

​@@kutahyeviwhen you write "Turkish" it is associated with Turkey, what don't you understand?

[@TheIronChancellor]

I have a question, what total war mod do you use that contains the ottomans

[@cba2make1up]

1212 AD mod for Atilla

[@lukezuzga6460]

Great series, Id still listen to Devin read a phone book.

[@aldodalevedove5983]

thanks!

[@RaidRoyce]

Amazing video!!

[@surriyajabeen2646]

Loved it.

[@gibusgaming5866]

My father just came back recently from a trip to Türkiye. So this video is excellently timed.

[@iLovePyRo_]

Are there any plans with the Northern Crusades in the future? Just curious

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep

[@batu.onr07]

Yeeee I was looking video like that 😎😎😎

[@sad_man_no_talent]

One of the best or the best battle channal so don't get biased

[@timurjack8773]

Can you explain Siege of Smyrna too?

[@pimppvevo9225]

We need more OTTOMAN videos weekly bro 🇯🇲 watching from Jamaica