About this episode

This episode explores the historical significance and mysteries of Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, and Constantinople around the year 1450.

In this “Timelines: 1450” episode, we travel across continents and centuries to see what was happening at the same time in different places around the world: Angkor Wat in the jungles of Cambodia, Machu Picchu in the Andes, and Constantinople in Turkey. Join us as we uncover their origins, uses, and the mysteries that still surround these awe-inspiring sites.

Topics covered

• archaeology
• historical sites
• world history
• Angkor Wat
• Machu Picchu
• Constantinople

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