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Episode 259 - The Fourth Crusade (Part 1)

The History of Byzantium

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The Queen of Cities - A Brief History of Constantinople

The Venetian fleet set sail again on the 24th of May 1203. No Byzantine ships opposed them as they sailed around Greece and north through the Aegean. By one modern estimate, the ten largest cities in Western Europe would have fit comfortably within its walls. The skyline of the Queen of Cities astonished those who'd never seen it. Grammarly premiums advanced tone suggestions make sure you're always sending the right message. Sound clear and confident in your writing and automatically replace negative leaning language with solution focused alternatives. Get 20% off when you upgrade to premium.

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