Istanbul Not Constantinople, Part 2

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405: Istanbul Not Constantinople, Part 2

This week, we delve into the man behind the Conquest of Istanbul, nee Constantinople. Who was Mehmed II, how did he come to ride his horse into “the city” as a conquering hero? We talk about all that, plus, a surprise Dracula cameo!

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