Ottoman Empire Podcast

Frank

LISTEN Continuous narrative podcast on the Ottoman Empire. EXPLORE Sultans, Kings, Knights, and Janissaries. EXPERIENCE the epic 14th through 18th century clash of civilizations. Islam and Christendom waring in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Black Sea, and more. SUBSCRIBE Immerse yourself beginning with Episode 1, The Dream of Osman, a journey originating in the dusty hinterland of Anatolia . Later episodes Crusade of Nicopolis. Crusade of Varna. Battle of the Black Birds. Conquest Constantinople. Strategy. So much more! You WON'T find another history podcast like this!

  1. 1d ago

    Siege of Belgrade (1456): Mehmed II's Defeat Episode 29, Part 2

    Siege of Belgrade (1456): Mehmed II's Defeat — Episode 29, Part 2 In July 1456, Sultan Mehmed II stood on the brink of another spectacular conquest. Just three years after capturing Constantinople, the Ottoman conqueror was determined to smash through Belgrade and open the road into the heart of Hungary. But standing in his way was one of the Ottoman Empire's most formidable enemies: John Hunyadi. In Part 2 of our Siege of Belgrade series, we return to the battered fortress as the Ottoman bombardment reaches its climax. Mehmed's forces prepare for the final assault, the defenders fight desperately to hold the walls, and an extraordinary counterattack transforms what should have been another Ottoman victory into one of the most stunning defeats of Mehmed's reign. We'll cover the brutal fighting, the role of Giovanni da Capistrano and his crusaders, the wounding of Sultan Mehmed II, and the aftermath of a battle that would help shape the balance of power in southeastern Europe for decades. The man who conquered Constantinople had finally met his match. Episode 29, Part 1 — Siege of Belgrade (1456): Mehmed II vs. John Hunyadi Begin with the strategic preparations, opposing armies, opening siege operations, and Hunyadi's dramatic victory on the Danube. EXTRA 05 — John Hunyadi (1406–1456): Scourge of the Ottomans Discover the remarkable life of the Hungarian commander who spent decades frustrating Ottoman ambitions. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qt43IiAHMiJLyoJlqQaRu We're telling the complete history of the Ottoman Empire, from the Dream of Osman around 1300 to the empire's collapse in 1922. Website and episode archive: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ Listen and subscribe: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/listensubscribe Reddit: r/OttomanEmpirePodcast X: @sublimeottomanX Instagram: @sublimeottomanX Email: Empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Enjoying the podcast? Follow the show, leave a five-star review, and share it with a fellow history enthusiast. Over 600 years of conquest, ambition, warfare, and spectacularly bad decisions. Listen to the full storyJoin the Ottoman Empire Podcast

    Siege of Belgrade (1456): Mehmed II's Defeat Episode 29, Part 2

  2. Nov 3

    The Siege of Belgrade (1456), Part 1 Mehmed the Conqueror vs. John Hunyadi

    The Ottoman Empire Podcast | Episode 29, Part 1 In the summer of 1456, just three years after conquering Constantinople, Sultan Mehmed II set his sights on another prize: the mighty fortress of Belgrade. But standing in his way was one of the most formidable military commanders of the 15th century: John Hunyadi, the legendary Hungarian general who had spent decades fighting the Ottoman Empire. Situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, Belgrade guarded the gateway into Hungary and Central Europe. Its capture could open the way for further Ottoman expansion. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examine the armies, commanders, and military strategies behind one of the most consequential sieges of the 15th century. We'll explore Mehmed's formidable Janissaries, Ottoman cavalry, siege artillery, and the defenders preparing to resist the conqueror of Constantinople. We'll also meet the fiery Franciscan preacher John of Capistrano and his crusading volunteers. As Ottoman cannons batter Belgrade's walls, Hunyadi prepares a daring operation to break the Ottoman naval blockade on the Danube. On July 14, 1456, the river erupts into battle. But breaking the blockade is one thing. Surviving Mehmed the Conqueror is something else entirely. The walls are crumbling, the Ottoman army remains outside the fortress, and the bloodiest fighting is yet to come. The battle for Belgrade has only begun. ⚔️ LISTEN BEFORE BELGRADE — RECOMMENDED EPISODES EXTRA 05 — JOHN HUNYADI: SCOURGE OF THE OTTOMANS Discover the legendary Hungarian commander whose military career brought him into direct confrontation with the Ottoman Empire. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qt43IiAHMiJLyoJlqQaRu Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/extra-05-john-hunyadi-1406-1456-scourge-of-the-ottomans/id1439365965?i=1000629660020 EPISODE 25, PART 1 — FORTRESS OF DOOM: THE CONQUEST OF CONSTANTINOPLE Before Belgrade, discover Mehmed II's preparations for his legendary conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/60TgMu27wICwuaVgbZf9oW Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fortress-of-doom-the-conquest-of/id1439365965?i=1000635530936 EPISODE 28 — THE SULTAN'S UNFINISHED BUSINESS Catch up on the events immediately preceding the Siege of Belgrade. https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episodes ⚔️ COMING NEXT — EPISODE 29, PART 2 Mehmed prepares his final assault on Belgrade. The walls are breached, the defenders are exhausted, and the fate of Hungary hangs in the balance. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the conclusion! 🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ottoman-empire-podcast/id1439365965 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YDrJMDO1dpiKTdDBGHV3a Website:https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ ⭐ ENJOYING THE PODCAST? LEAVE A REVIEW! Help the Ottoman Empire Podcast reach more history enthusiasts! Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, follow the show and rate us on Spotify, and share your favorite episodes with fellow history lovers. Your support helps keep the history coming! ⚔️ JOIN OUR REDDIT COMMUNITY! Discuss Ottoman history, military campaigns, and future podcast topics with fellow listeners. https://www.reddit.com/r/OttomanEmpirePodcast/ 🌍 CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST Twitter/X: @sublimeottomanXhttps://x.com/sublimeottomanX Instagram: @sublimeottomanXhttps://www.instagram.com/sublimeottomanX/ Email: Empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Website: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ Constantinople had fallen. Now Mehmed stood before Belgrade. But this time, conquest would not come so easily. Welcome back to the Ottoman Empire Podcast!

    The Siege of Belgrade (1456), Part 1 Mehmed the Conqueror vs. John Hunyadi

  3. Oct 30

    Dracula, Part 3 The Making of a Monster | Halloween Special

    Dracula, Part III — The Making of a Monster | Halloween Special The Ottoman Empire Podcast | Land of Myths & Shadows | Extra Episode 06, Part 3 Before Dracula became a legend, before the vampire stories, and before his name became synonymous with terror, there was a young Wallachian prince caught in one of the most dangerous political struggles of the 15th century. And his story is considerably more disturbing than anything Hollywood could invent. In this special Halloween episode, we return to the extraordinary life of Vlad III Dracula, the historical figure who would become known as Vlad the Impaler. Following years spent under Ottoman control, the murder of his father and brother, and the violent struggle for Wallachia's throne, Vlad finds himself navigating a world dominated by powerful men: Sultan Murad II, Mehmed the Conqueror, and the formidable Hungarian commander John Hunyadi. We'll explore Dracula's complicated relationship with the Ottoman Empire, the contrasting fortunes of Vlad and his younger brother Radu the Handsome, his brief first reign in 1448, and the political maneuvering that eventually brought him back to power in 1456. This isn't the story of a supernatural vampire. It's the story of how a brutal century helped create one of history's most infamous rulers. And believe me, we're only getting started. 🦇 CATCH UP ON THE DRACULA SERIES Part 1 — Land of Myths & Shadows: The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/episode/land-of-myths-shadows-the-life-and-times-vlad-dracula-extra-06-part-1 Part 2 — Land of Myths & Shadows: The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula https://podcasts.nu/avsnitt/ottoman-empire-podcast/land-of-myths-and-shadows-the-life-and-times-of-vlad-dracula-extra-06-part-2-qadhwIpKGI 🎧 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ottoman-empire-podcast/id1439365965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YDrJMDO1dpiKTdDBGHV3a Official Website: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ ⭐ ENJOYING THE PODCAST? LEAVE US A REVIEW! If you're enjoying the Dracula series and our journey through Ottoman history, please take a moment to support the show! On Apple Podcasts: Leave a 5-star rating and write a review. Tell other history enthusiasts what you enjoy about the show! On Spotify: Follow the podcast and leave a 5-star rating so you never miss another episode. Your ratings, reviews, and recommendations help new listeners discover the Ottoman Empire Podcast and support the continued production of new episodes. And if you know someone who loves military history, medieval warfare, Ottoman history, or a good bloody Dracula story, share the podcast with them! ⚔️ JOIN OUR OFFICIAL REDDIT COMMUNITY! Love Ottoman history, military strategy, medieval warfare, or debating the great events of history? Join the official Ottoman Empire Podcast subreddit, where listeners can discuss episodes, share historical discoveries, ask questions, and suggest future topics! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OttomanEmpirePodcast/ 🌍 CONNECT WITH THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE PODCAST Twitter/X: @sublimeottomanX https://x.com/sublimeottomanX Instagram: @sublimeottomanX https://www.instagram.com/sublimeottomanX/ Website: https://ottomanempirepodcast.com/ Email: Empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com History is often stranger, darker, and considerably more brutal than fiction. Happy Halloween, and welcome back to the Ottoman Empire!

    Dracula, Part 3 The Making of a Monster | Halloween Special

  4. Oct 17

    Episode 28: The Sultan’s Unfinished Business — The Road to Belgrade (1455–1456)

    With Constantinople conquered and the Serbian fortress of Novo Brdo captured, Sultan Mehmed II turns his attention toward his next great objective: Belgrade. In this episode, we explore the political maneuvering, military preparations, and simmering tensions that set the stage for one of the most consequential confrontations of Mehmed’s reign. As the young sultan seeks to expand Ottoman power deeper into Europe, Hungary and its defenders prepare to stand in his way. The road to Belgrade is paved with ambition, rivalry, and the looming prospect of a bloody showdown. Sorry for the "delay" life has ups and downs for me gang :(

    Episode 28: The Sultan’s Unfinished Business — The Road to Belgrade (1455–1456)

  5. 07/16/2024

    PATREON EXTRA: Yeŋiçeri (Janissaries) the Empire's Elite: Part 1 "Origins"

    YOU Can SUPPORT the Ottoman Empire Podcast by joining the show's official ⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠ CLICK HERE PATREON ⁠⁠⁠ 2 Tiers to choose from Exclusive content Early access to main show Exclusive EXTRA episodes and additional content ⁠PATREON⁠ Will always be 100% ad free and YOU can JOIN now for as little as $3.00 a month! :) Episode Summary PATREON Extra The Empire's Elite "Origins" Part 1 This episode is the first 10 or so minutes free Join the Patreon and listen to the FULL 29 MINUTES It's just $3.00 a month AND you'll be helping to show! A brief meditative practice involving imagining history The term, word, of Janissary and how it relates to Yeŋiçeri Janissaries trace their origins to Sultan Murad I (although Sultan Orhan may have had something to do with them as well) Christian captives first Janissaries Training regimen established under Sultan Bayezid I Numbers, and training in detail Growing animosity between Janissary and cavalry units MAIN SHOW WILL ALWAYS BE FREE BUT I'M CUTTING THEM BACK TO TWO A MONTH AND FOCUSING ON PATREON FOR NOW Thoughts? Feedback? Email Frank at empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Visit the ⁠the ⁠Ottoman Empire Website⁠ and IMMERSE yourself in the ⁠Daily blog Music CREDIT: "Big Drumming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Clash Defiant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    PATREON EXTRA: Yeŋiçeri (Janissaries) the Empire's Elite: Part 1 "Origins"

  6. 07/09/2024

    Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo: Episode 27

    You Can Support Empires Podcast the Ottomans by joining the show's official ⁠PATREON⁠ CLICK HERE PATREON ⁠⁠ 2 Tiers to choose from Exclusive content Early access to main show Exclusive EXTRA episodes JOIN the PATREON NOW! Will always be 100% ad free Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo Handling loose ends relatives of Constantine XI, execution of Grand Duke Notaras Architecture, art, design and building the Topkapı Sarayı (new palace of the Sultans) Building of the new Ottoman Palace in Constantinople: طوپقپو سرايى, Topkapı Sarayı, Tokapi Palace, also known as the Seraglio A new kind of Sultanate, and a new kind of Empire of the Turks Đurađ Vuković Branković-Despot of the Kingdom of Rascia Siege of Novo Brdo 1455 Konstantin Mihailović, famed author taken capture by Turks Thoughts? Feedback? Email Frank at: empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Visit the ⁠Official Ottoman Empire Podcast Website⁠

    Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo: Episode 27

  7. 07/02/2024

    Strategic Consequences for Europe after the Fall of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, P2

    YOU Can SUPPORT the Ottoman Empire Podcast by joining the show's official ⁠⁠PATREON⁠ CLICK HERE PATREON ⁠⁠ 2 Tiers to choose from Exclusive content Early access to main show Exclusive EXTRA episodes and additional content PATREON Will always be 100% ad free and YOU can JOIN now for as little as $3.00 a month! :) Episode Summary "Strategic Consequences for Europe" Timeline of Constantinople's Fall reaching the courts of Europe Reactions in Venice, Rome, Paris, and the Holy Roman Empire Duke of Burgundy attempts to start up another Crusade Silk Trade route consequences Age of Exploration spurred on by Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople Europeans Poles, Hungarians, Serbians, and Wallachians and Roman/Italian states brace for war against the Ottoman Empire int he Balkans Thoughts? Feedback? Email Frank at empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Visit the ⁠the Ottoman Empire Website and IMMERSE yourself in the Daily blog TRANSCRIPT for this EPISODE HERE

    Strategic Consequences for Europe after the Fall of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, P2

  8. 06/25/2024

    Strategic Consequences for the Ottoman Empire after the Conquest of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, Part 1

    You Can Support Empires Podcast the Ottomans by joining the show's official PATREON⁠ CLICK HERE PATREON ⁠ 2 Tiers to choose from Exclusive content Early access to main show Exclusive EXTRA episodes Will always be 100% ad free Strategic Consequences Thoughts on Ottoman "atrocities" Historiographical feedback loop Religious, Political, Military, & Economic consequences of the Conquest Where Sultan Mehmed II is going from here Show take up to the end of August, 1453 Stage is set for the military campaigns Death/Execution of Candarli Halil Pasha Thoughts? Feedback? Email Frank at: empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com Visit the Official Ottoman Empire Podcast Website TRANSCRIPT for the Episode HERE Music Credit: BIG DRUM  "Big Drumming" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Strategic Consequences for the Ottoman Empire after the Conquest of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, Part 1
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LISTEN Continuous narrative podcast on the Ottoman Empire. EXPLORE Sultans, Kings, Knights, and Janissaries. EXPERIENCE the epic 14th through 18th century clash of civilizations. Islam and Christendom waring in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Black Sea, and more. SUBSCRIBE Immerse yourself beginning with Episode 1, The Dream of Osman, a journey originating in the dusty hinterland of Anatolia . Later episodes Crusade of Nicopolis. Crusade of Varna. Battle of the Black Birds. Conquest Constantinople. Strategy. So much more! You WON'T find another history podcast like this!

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  • Creator
    Frank
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Frank
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    Ottoman Empire Podcast

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