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The Creator and Host

Frank 

When I was 15 years old, the History Channel had a special on the Ottoman siege of Constantinople. I remember a map of the Sublime Ottoman Porte flashing up on the screen.. and I've been hooked ever since. 

This obsession with the past infected my bloodstream, and I chose Eurasian history as my major in college (it was as close to the Ottomans as I could get). 

By day I'm a 8-5 office jock doing my best to act interested in investigative odds and ends. My true passion comes out after hours, I sit back with my Muse and together we commune with the Ottomans..


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PATREON EXTRA: Yeŋiçeri (Janissaries) the Empire's Elite: Part 1 "Origins"
Ottoman Empire PodcastJuly 16, 202400:10:4414.75 MB

PATREON EXTRA: Yeŋiçeri (Janissaries) the Empire's Elite: Part 1 "Origins"

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Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo: Episode 27
Ottoman Empire PodcastJuly 09, 202400:31:1042.8 MB

Reimagining Constantinople, War with Serbia & Siege of Novo Brdo: Episode 27

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Strategic Consequences for Europe after the Fall of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, P2
Ottoman Empire PodcastJuly 02, 202400:19:1126.37 MB

Strategic Consequences for Europe after the Fall of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, P2

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Strategic Consequences for the Ottoman Empire after the Conquest of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, Part 1
Ottoman Empire PodcastJune 25, 202400:23:1731.99 MB

Strategic Consequences for the Ottoman Empire after the Conquest of Constantinople 1453: Episode 26, Part 1

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“And Europe Wept” May 29, 1453: Conquest of Constantinople, Part 5
Ottoman Empire PodcastJune 18, 202400:31:4443.6 MB

“And Europe Wept” May 29, 1453: Conquest of Constantinople, Part 5

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What Our Listeners Say

Apple Podcasts
Excellent podcast

This podcast is excellent and for fans of the History of Byzantium, Podcast, sheds light on the empire that captured Constantinople. For me, it provided the other half of this epic story.

Buddha_3000 September 26, 2025
Apple Podcasts
Highly recommend d ddd

I have been binge listening to Frank now for about 3weeks after looking for a new podcast to listen to whilst recovering we from an injury. I’ve listened and then re-listened as i invariably missed things in each episode. The Ottoman Empire has been on my reading/listening list for some time and I can happily say that ...

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Gibberz November 24, 2024
Apple Podcasts
Thank You…

…for a clear, concise, well-presented Podcast. Looking forward to future content.

AmRadioGal August 24, 2024
Apple Podcasts
Great history but host is soo laid back

This is one of the most interesting podcasts I’ve come across- especially as this amount of detail just isn’t taught in school But the host voice is so pleasant and soothing it’s too easy to fall asleep to But I want the information. History in podcast format should be interesting!!

TJwheelie April 12, 2024
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