<p>Ho-Hum History Makes You Sleepy.</p>
<p>In the 7th century AD, at the height of the Islamic conquests, the Umayyad Caliphate set its sights on a prize that could cripple the Byzantine Empire: Constantinople, the magnificent "Queen of Cities." This podcast explores the first Arab siege of Constantinople (674-678), a pivotal event with far-reaching historical consequences.</p>

Ho-Hum History Makes You Sleepy. In the 7th century AD, at the height of the Islamic conquests, the Umayyad Caliphate set its sights on a prize that could cripple the Byzantine Empire: Constantinople, the magnificent "Queen of Cities." This podcast explores the first Arab siege of Constantinople (674-678), a pivotal event with far-reaching historical consequences.

Constantinople's First Stand: The Arab Siege of 674-678

Ho-Hum History is the ultimate snooze-worthy history podcast for those who prefer their past with a side of yawn. Featuring monotone narration, overly detailed tangents, and a lack of narrative structure, this podcast dives into historical events with all the excitement of a dry textbook. Perfect for those who need a bedtime companion or just want to hear the same dates and facts droned on about endlessly. Ho-Hum History: because not every history lesson needs to be thrilling.

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Constantinople's First Stand: The Arab Siege of 674-678

Constantinople's First Stand: The Arab Siege of 674-678