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Episode 137: Cannons

Western Civ
Western Civ
Episode • Oct 23, 2020 • 35m
Last time, we reviewed the Theodosian Land Walls and covered the opening moves made by Constantine XI and Mehmet II upon the latter's ascension to power in 1451. Now, we get into the gritty world of medieval cannons and how those were going to change the game completely as the siege of Constantinople truly begins.  Don't forget to check out our website, westerncivpodcast.com, for extra content!

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