The Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople

The Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople

From Echoes of History by History Hit & Assassin's Creed

April 27, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Dr Gemma Masson discusses the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople and its historical significance.

Assassin's Creed Revelations transports us to Constantinople, only a couple of generations after its conquest by the Ottoman Empire. It is one of history’s defining events, turning the city into the bridge between Christian West and Islamic East. Dr Gemma Masson gives Matt Lewis an overview of the events of the conquest and the impact it had on both the face of the city and the lives of the people who called it home. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit.  Hosted by: Matt Lewis Edited by: Alex Jones Produced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnell Senior Producer: Anne-Marie Luff Production Manager: Beth Donaldson Executive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen Bennett Music: Welcome to Kostantiniyye by Jesper Kyd Sailing To Constantinople by Lorne Balfe Master And Mentor by Lorne Balfe Byzantium by Jesper Kyd If you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. You can take part in our listener survey  here . Tell us your favourite episode or Assassin's Creed game at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Lewis

Guest: Dr Gemma Masson

Topics covered

  • Ottoman Empire
  • Constantinople
  • historical events
  • cultural impact
  • Assassin's Creed

Keywords

  • Ottoman Empire
  • Constantinople
  • Assassin's Creed
  • historical events
  • cultural impact

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: History Hit, Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft, Acast

Books & works: Assassin's Creed Revelations

Places: Constantinople

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