A massive Muslim Turkish force assaults the most important Christian city of the medieval world, with the future of all Christendom at stake.

Ep. 3: "The Fall of Constantinople, Part 1"

SHIELDS HIGH: The Battles That Saved Western Civilization From nationally syndicated radio host Buck Sexton, a new podcast that looks at the epic struggles that- had they gone the other way- could have extinguished the western world as we know it.  From the Persians of Xerxes to the Janissaries of the Ottoman Sultan, on many occasions vast and powerful forces nearly conquered the Western world before it ever could be realized. It was only through the valiant last stands of armies led by champions from Charles Martel to Don Juan of Austria that the West- the greatest force for human freedom, liberty, and knowledge in history-fought back and won. This series will explore those heroes and the momentous battles that reverberate from ancient times to present.

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The great city of Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks, setting in motion 200 years of holy war, with the survival of Christendom at stake.

Ep. 4 "The Fall of Constantinople, Part 2"

The most epic holy war of all-time the Crusades- was a response to centuries of Jihad. This is the epic story of how a Christian force from a besieged Europe traveled 3,000 miles to seize the holy land, and conquer Jerusalem.

Ep. 2: The First Crusade

The epic tale of how "The Hammer" defeated a ruthless Islamic army, preserving Christianity and Western Civilization from the forces of jihad.

Ep. 1: The Hammer: Charles Martel

From nationally syndicated radio host Buck Sexton, a new podcast that looks at the epic struggles that- had they gone the other way- could have extinguished the western world as we know it.  From the Persians of Xerxes to the Janissaries of the Ottoman Sultan, on many occasions vast and powerful forces nearly conquered the Western world before it ever could be realized. It was only through the valiant last stands of armies led by champions from Charles Martel to Don Juan of Austria that the West- the greatest force for human freedom, liberty, and knowledge in history-fought back and won. This series will explore those heroes and the momentous battles that reverberate from ancient times to present. Follow Shields High on iHeartRadio or Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ep. 3: "The Fall of Constantinople, Part 1"

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