The Final Days of Constantinople | The Life & Times of Constantine XI

The video explores the final days of the Byzantine Empire under Constantine XI. It covers the challenges faced by the empire, including internal strife and external threats from the Ottomans. John VII's controversial strategy to unite the Eastern Orthodox Church with the Pope is discussed, as well as Constantine's efforts in the Peloponnese. The narrative culminates in the fall of Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

What strategies did Constantine the 11th employ to defend Constantinople?

Discuss the role of the Virgin Mary icon during the siege of Constantinople.

What were the consequences of the fall of Constantinople for the Byzantine Empire?

How did Constantine the 11th's leadership influence the final days of the Byzantine Empire?