<p>In this episode, we explore the symbolic and literal end of Byzantium. We cover the siege events that forced the last emperor’s stand.</p>

In this episode, we explore the symbolic and literal end of Byzantium. We cover the siege events that forced the last emperor’s stand.

1453: The Empire’s Final Breath

This is the ultimate audio encyclopedia of human thought. In each live episode, three top academics race against the clock to unpack a single subject—be it the Battle of Salamis, the concept of Zero, or Shakespeare’s sonnets.

Known for its unapologetic intellect, the show refuses to "dumb down" its content. Instead, it offers a fast-paced, high-stakes seminar where experts debate the nuance of how ideas have evolved over centuries. It is essential listening for anyone wanting to connect the dots between science, philosophy, and historical events.

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This is the ultimate audio encyclopedia of human thought. In each live episode, three top academics race against the clock to unpack a single subject—be it the Battle of Salamis, the concept of Zero, or Shakespeare’s sonnets. Known for its unapologetic intellect, the show refuses to "dumb down" its content. Instead, it offers a fast-paced, high-stakes seminar where experts debate the nuance of how ideas have evolved over centuries. It is essential listening for anyone wanting to connect the dots between science, philosophy, and historical events.

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1453: The Empire’s Final Breath

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