Dates That Made History S2E4 — May 29 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople

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Dates That Made History•Season 2•Episode 4

May 29 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople

7.7/10 · 10 votesSep 6, 202027 min

Ranked #3 of 20 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire – a power descending from none other than ancient Rome. Its symbolism has long since transcended its actual significance.

Directed byBenoît Laborde

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Season 2 Episodes20

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-52 - The Siege of Alesia still

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315 - The Donation of Constantine still

315 - The Donation of Constantine

May 29 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople still

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May 29 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople

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August 25 1270 - King Louis IX Dies in Carthage still

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Cast1

Patrick Boucheron

Patrick Boucheron

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Crew1

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Benoît Laborde

Director

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Episode Summary

"May 29 1453 - The Fall of Constantinople" is episode 4 of Dates That Made History season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 10 votes, ranking #3 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Benoît Laborde, it aired on September 6, 2020.

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