In October 2019 I took a trip to one of the greatest cities in the world. It only took me over 3 years to make the video. Let me know what you think in the comments and where you'd like to see me visit next. Cheers all & happy new year!
Incredible in todays age I can sit down for an hour and learn about a city thousands of miles away and thousands of years old while getting a tour of it.
Pete is a true legend in his field, have been following him years - outstanding content, so glad to see he’s getting the views he deserves! Check out his other page ,history time’ it’s amazing
good cult It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever changes his religion, kill him.'" Grade: Sahih (Darussalam) Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4061
One of the best documentaries of Pete Kelly, condensing thousands of years of history, narrated in his captivating voice, with sound effects, and pictures. So mesmerising that one wishes not to move ears and eyes away from it till the video ends. I'm not sure whether it is the mystique of Istanbul, the style of the narrator, or both that keep one so engaged.
I am truly blessed to be a Turk I grew up in the states and I am an American but my roots run deep!! I have loads of family in Turkey! Beautiful, historic, world class!!! This was an amazing documentary!! Thank you very much!!
It will always be Constantinople with a Hellenic identity in the minds of people. It's also a matter of time before the Holy Cross will stand on top of Αγία Σοφία.The way it was meant to be.
@@LordByron1821LISTEN TO ME, YOU POOR VILLAINOUS GREEK CHAUVINIST ; KONSTANTINOPOLIS HAS BEEN LIVING AS ISTANBUL SINCE 1453 FOR A 570 YEARS , AND SHALL REMAIN AS ISTANBUL TO ETERNITY AS OUR BIGGEST MEGAPOLIS. IT SEEMS YOU ARE A DAYDREAMER. BUT ITS SO FUNNY. I'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO BE RIDICULOUS. YOU ARE NOT COMPARE TO US. AND, JUST TELL ME WHEN YOU'RE GONNA STOP HAVING INFERIORITY COMPLEX AGAINST WE TURKS ? BE SURE THAT, WE TURKS HAVE BEEN MASTERS, LORDS OF GREEKS ALMOST A THOUSAND YEARS. DO NOT FORGET MIKRASIATIKI KATASTROFI(1922) AND 1974. SO, ISTANBUL SHALL NOT BE TURNED TO CONSTANTINOPLE AGAIN. Ain't you heard the old American song "ISTANBUL(Not Constantinople) ? What a pitty ? The story and lyrics goes like this : STORY : "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The lyrics humorously refer to the official renaming of the city of Constantinople to Istanbul. The song's original release, performed by The Four Lads, was certified as a gold record. Numerous cover versions have been recorded over the years, most famously a 1990 rock version by They Might Be Giants. THE LYRICS : Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night Every gal in Constantinople Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople So if you've a date in Constantinople She'll be waiting in Istanbul Even old New York was once New Amsterdam Why they changed it I can't say People just liked it better that way So, take me back to Constantinople No, you can't go back to Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul...
I went here in 2015. I tell everyone it is somewhere they must go before they die. Most hospitable and kindest people. You MUST go to the top of Galata Tower
I (American) walked from the north harbor chain to Haya Sophia. I continued past Constantine's column to the Theodosian II walls first walking all the way to the north until it began to drop to the sea and then backtracked walking south along the walls inside a couple gates climbing up a few stairways to the top and then in a couple of towers down to the Golden Gate (I happen to be from SF ironically) fulfilling one of my dreams!
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III. A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
I can’t believe you missed the history of Tokapi Palace.....but you’ll return to Turkey for Capadocia, Ephesus, etc etc LOVE the fresh taste of the food.!!
The Balyan family was one of the most well-known Armenian families during the Ottoman era. Coming from Central Anatolia, family members served as imperial architects for years and are remembered as the masterminds behind many palaces, mosques and barracks like the Dolmabahçe Mosque and the Beylerbeyi Palace--
The architects of the Dolmabahce palace are Abdulhalim Bey, (Turkish) Karabet Balyan (Armenian), Ohannes Serveryan (Armenian), Nikogos Balyan (Armenian) and James William Smith, that's all.
Revisiting your channel. You have it right on in your narrative. I love that. I walked 100 miles in Istanbul in 5 days awaiting my visa to Syria. The city teams with life and its energetic drone continues unabated since the time of mythology. The smell, the sights, the sounds, the feel and the tastes there are unforgettable. Thank you for taking me back
Thanks Peter for this video. I absorbed the content from beginning to end. Having visited Istanbul recently it brought back many memories and like yourself it’s given me a strong desire to return and explore some more. Please keep,your content flowing.
Outstanding video again Pete. Thanks for all your hard work. I truly love devouring your content. Hope you had a good Christmas and a very happy new year to you. Very excited for the next installment.
Constantinople, the "New Rome" of Roman Emperor Constantine I, was established with the goal of transferring the Roman culture, political nexus and economic and military headquarters to the eastern side of the Roman Empire. Constantine's legacy survived for another 1000 years after his decease. Astounding just to think about the weight of it all.
No it was established with the goal of unifying the strongest and richest by then areas of the empire, and which was closer to the biggest threats of the day which came from the east.
It would really be helpful for us history buffs/enthusiasts that haven’t visited Istanbul if you could just list down all the places you have visited in this video so we can too. It would be much appreciated- thank you
And Happiest of New Years to you as well! You got me through the pandemic lockdown! I suspect I’ve listened to your podcasts - each one - many many times! I used to teach Art History and you weave authentic architectural sites and details into the history so beautifully I wish I had had your podcasts for my classes! (Once we went to all online classes I ‘retired’ - I need face to face classes - but that’s another story!) again, if you had done two hours just in the astonishing Hagia Sophia it wouldn’t have been enough - architecture that dissolves in Light - time to go back Pete! 😘
I love Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium and been lucky enough to visit there twice. I hope to go back someday soon. Thanks for bringing back old memories.
first impression: I didn't expect the religious buildings (and hagia Sophia) to so beautifully highlight the "constantinopilan/istanbulian" skyline. Some well done shots here.
@@zahirhussain5913 What's the difference? The church's name is Αγία Σοφία οr Αγιά Σοφιά. Both are the same thing. I suppose what you said is the second one.
Dear Pete Kelly, Would you want to make a video together on the Elamite people? I found out that the Elam society, people and state is one of the oldest societies that had ever existed, and lasted well into the late antiquity era. Ive been doing as much research as I can into it. Its incredibly fascinating and reads like a storybook. Best, GH
I've visited Turkey 7 times, starting in 1989, visiting everywhere except the Northeast area. I must say my favourite city has got to be Istanbul. So much history and interesting architecture. The food of course is incredible. Pete, you mentioned that Europe meets Asia on the Golden Horn (Palic), perhaps you meant to say the Bosphorus. The Golden Horn is the river which feeds into the Bosphorus and separates the old city from the new. In Ottoman times Europeans were not allowed to live in the old section and had to live in the new city where the Galata tower and Taksim are located. Thanks for the video.
For a few years I've now watched many videos about ancient history, always hearing either about Byzantium or Constantinople. Slowly realizing it was modern Istanbul. Ever since that realization this trip is on my bucket list too, thank you for the great video!
Thank you! I visited Istanbul in December of 2022. I watched many videos about tours unfortunately I didn’t watch your video. It looks like miss a few important places, I’ll your video a few times and go back to Istanbul. I did subscribe to your Chanel excellent video congratulations!
This was inspiring. Over fifty years ago i quit highschool in ninth grade. Over the last two years i have been watching your videos and reading as much as i can about ancient history. I loved your video on the Mayans. After watching this i made decision, for the first time i will leave usa and visit Istanbul while still secular. Thank you sir.
An incredible travel, historical and intellectual documentary! Bravo!!! I’d suggest following Alexander and what he witnessed and viewed in his journeys.
Cued to play right now and totally psyched to watch it! Always excellent work Pete, thank you, your efforts are appreciated and enjoyed! Now, it’s off to the show!
Thank you for sharing Constatinobles history told by a real storyteller ❤ It makes it 'easy' to take in and follow milleninier of history 😊 And youre an awesome storyteller, and your fototage is premium. It is pleasure to see ❤ Greetings from Denmark
This was fantastic, Thank you. Really appreciate seeing so much of the city, landscape, and the interesting museums you visited. Seems like really nice editing. My favorite of your shows so far. I hope to visit there someday.
heya Pete I love listening to your histories , all the things that amaze you , likewise to me , its just rivetting , even your soundtracks are perfect .. Keep historing .. thankyou Kate
Anything before 1453 AD is Btzantin/Greek history in Istanbul. Ottoman Turkey was created in 1453 AD. Turkey celebrated its 569th Anniversary in May 2022.
You're so awesome Pete. . All the way from Houston Texas! I listen to ALL your docs. Gotta find some more to do. Iv re listened to all about 3 times each!
..after seeing that the situation at Kerkoporta could not be controlled by the outnumbered Genoese men of the Bocchiardi brothers, the Emperor reined in and galloped towards the Valley of the Wolf (where the Roman Gate was located). With him was the fearless Theophilus Palaiologos, the Emperor's cousin, the brave Spanish Don Francis of Toledo, who admired Constantine Palaiologos Dragasis, and his loyal Comrade John the Dalmatian. Many Greeks tried to gather around these four men, but in vain, the carnage was great! they were trying to secure the entrances of the Roman Gate but already the defenses had been breached. Theophilus Palaiologos shouted that he would rather die than live the dishonor and rushed against the wave of Janissaries!! The Emperor now knew that the empire was lost and so was he. he wanted to die fighting to the end. He removed the imperial symbols and together with his fellow warriors Don Francisco and John the Dalmatian followed Theophilus towards the barbarian lines with swords held high! No one ever saw the brave Emperor again!!!!. Sir Steven Runciman (From his Book, The Fall of Constantinople)
I loved it thankyou I was born in Constandinople I am Greek but leaving in Canada the circumstances brood us here but still I miss my birth place so much 🇨🇦🇨🇦👏👏
@@roryhierzer563 Istanbul is not Turkish name ,it's derived from it's Greek origin STIM POLI SO ITS STILL GREEK BECAUSE THIS WAS NEVER THE LAND OF TURCIK PEOPLE THE INVADERS WHO CAME FROM THE EAST Most of you are not of Turkic origin either
Interesting. Being swedish I am interested in The long relationshìp between the scandinavian world and " Miklagård", (Istambul) mentioned on so many runestones in my area ( north of Stockholm). Must have been a popular place among my ancestors. It was one of the places where they behaved without too much scandal,I am glad to say
Thanks. I spent 3 months in Oz a few years back, just before I started History Time. Had an incredible time and looked into the history quite a bit. I would love to go back and do a video one day.
The GoldenHorn is also the biggest sewer in Istanbul. The stench is so overwhelming that you can’t get near without feeling like wretching. I have been there three times in summer and the dead of winter when it was - 20C. Just to get some perspective. Don’t be surprised at this if you go there.
Wonderful documentary, Thanks for sharing your passion for a unique and historic city. You have obviousy done your homework. Having an opportunity to experience living history with all its sites and sounds and smells is quite an experience. By imersing oneself self in a culture is much more meaningful and rewarding and certainly trumps reading a history book. Thank you. Roger jefford Roger Jefford
Much as I hated the historical event, perhaps you could make a video about the sacking of Constantinople in 1204; what was lost - libraries, sculpture etc - what was dispersed, and what survived into the aftermath.
I freaking love the history of Constantinople/The Eastern Roman/Byzantine empire. Years ago, before I had learned much about it, I always thought it would have been cool for Romans and Vikings to have met - so I was pleased to learn of the Varangian Guard. The Fourth Crusade is one of the most unfortunate historic events in my opinion... Just utter nonsense. Like, I know times were different and you've got to pay up when you promise an entire crusader army a bunch of gold, but I'm an Evangelical Protestant Christian and I would never dream of defiling/destroying anyone else's holy cities, relics, churches, etc. regardless of their faith - much less a religion that's basically a different denomination of my own - I don't see how one justifies that and still claims to be a member of that faith.. But I always cheer for the Byzantines. I cheer for the Franks sometimes too but they sure knew how to destroy stuff. The Byzantines had a good thing going and even though both sides were Christian, the Franks were jealous. I've always thought that was weird how Constantinople was so advanced when Western Europe had basically reverted back in time. I kind of wish the original Roman Empire could have been restored and like Irene would have married Charlemagne or something - just to see what it would have looked like. Constantine XI's final/death charge gives me chills. He had so much history riding on him that he either had to save the city or die a valiant death trying. And that was the cool thing about Mehmet II - how he kind of set the stage for the history to be preserved. It seems like he had pretty massive respect for the place - at least by the standards of the day.
The siege and invasion of Constantinople was premeditated between the Ottomans and the Vaticans pope. It was the Pope's mafia who ordered the crusaders to ransack Constantinople in 1203 ad completely destroying it committing unspeakable attrocities and killings on the Byzantine citizens unable to recover to its original glory. The same scenario occurred in 1453 where the east Roman Empire refused to provide military aid to Constantinople allowing 100,000 jannissarys savages against 7000 Byzantine defenders under the spartan born Constantine Paleologos who fought bravely and died like a Spartan like Leonidas of Sparta did 3000 years ago. Again it was the Pope's refusal to provide military aid which could've easily attack the Ottoman savages from behind and estroy them. But instead he allowed them to destroy Constantinople so that he can be the head of Christianity. When in fact it was the western Roman Empire who crucified Christians and Jessus, while Constantine and Hellen promoted Christianity. The main reason why today the Catholic crusaders refuse to celebrate Constantine and Hellen.
22:14 You are so skilled at speaking your mind diplomatically about emotionally/politically charged issues, without either ruffling feathers needlessly or walking on eggshells. Your brother too, on Voices Of The Past, shows an understanding of this excellent skill. My hat's off to you both.
this is amazing. am planning my trip to istanbul and am fascinated by history, therefore when I came across this documentary, I watched it. extremely well made, I liked the way you narrated history as well. thanks a lot and will look up for more interesting videos you did
In October 2019 I took a trip to one of the greatest cities in the world. It only took me over 3 years to make the video. Let me know what you think in the comments and where you'd like to see me visit next. Cheers all & happy new year!
This is a nebulous idea, as I obviously don't know much about it, but perhaps a history of north Africa?
Ffs 3 years
Just subbed. Hello from Winnipeg. Love your work.
If you could go back in time would you rather watch a gladiator match or a chariot race? Just curious
@@samsabiss every single one of them is not Turkish though...
Just spent a week in Istanbul: there are no words to describe how this city enveloped me. Amazing, amazing place and people.
Agree . Except the scammers
Incredible in todays age I can sit down for an hour and learn about a city thousands of miles away and thousands of years old while getting a tour of it.
In many ways it is an amazing time to be alive
Pete is a true legend in his field, have been following him years - outstanding content, so glad to see he’s getting the views he deserves! Check out his other page ,history time’ it’s amazing
Those walls kept the huns and others out for suck a long time it took the invention of gun powder before they got breached
We used to have books, have you forgotten already?
good cult
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever changes his religion, kill him.'"
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4061
One of the best documentaries of Pete Kelly, condensing thousands of years of history, narrated in his captivating voice, with sound effects, and pictures. So mesmerising that one wishes not to move ears and eyes away from it till the video ends.
I'm not sure whether it is the mystique of Istanbul, the style of the narrator, or both that keep one so engaged.
I am truly blessed to be a Turk I grew up in the states and I am an American but my roots run deep!!
I have loads of family in Turkey!
Beautiful, historic, world class!!!
This was an amazing documentary!! Thank you very much!!
It will always be Constantinople with a Hellenic identity in the minds of people.
It's also a matter of time before the Holy Cross will stand on top of Αγία Σοφία.The way it was meant to be.
@@LordByron1821LISTEN TO ME, YOU POOR VILLAINOUS GREEK CHAUVINIST ;
KONSTANTINOPOLIS HAS BEEN LIVING AS ISTANBUL SINCE 1453 FOR A 570 YEARS , AND SHALL REMAIN AS ISTANBUL TO ETERNITY AS OUR BIGGEST MEGAPOLIS.
IT SEEMS YOU ARE A DAYDREAMER. BUT ITS SO FUNNY. I'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO BE RIDICULOUS. YOU ARE NOT COMPARE TO US. AND, JUST TELL ME WHEN YOU'RE GONNA STOP HAVING INFERIORITY COMPLEX AGAINST WE TURKS ? BE SURE THAT, WE TURKS HAVE BEEN MASTERS, LORDS OF GREEKS ALMOST A THOUSAND YEARS. DO NOT FORGET MIKRASIATIKI KATASTROFI(1922) AND 1974.
SO, ISTANBUL SHALL NOT BE TURNED TO CONSTANTINOPLE AGAIN.
Ain't you heard the old American song "ISTANBUL(Not Constantinople) ? What a pitty ?
The story and lyrics goes like this :
STORY :
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The lyrics humorously refer to the official renaming of the city of Constantinople to Istanbul. The song's original release, performed by The Four Lads, was certified as a gold record. Numerous cover versions have been recorded over the years, most famously a 1990 rock version by They Might Be Giants.
THE LYRICS :
Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night
Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way
So, take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul...
@@LordByron1821 which "people" are they?
Nobody outside of Greece calls it Constantinople. Deal with it!
@@LordByron1821 Except Christianity is dead. Good luck with your fantasy.
@@LordByron1821 you guys 😅😂
I went here in 2015. I tell everyone it is somewhere they must go before they die. Most hospitable and kindest people. You MUST go to the top of Galata Tower
I don’t believe you . !!
I (American) walked from the north harbor chain to Haya Sophia. I continued past Constantine's column to the Theodosian II walls first walking all the way to the north until it began to drop to the sea and then backtracked walking south along the walls inside a couple gates climbing up a few stairways to the top and then in a couple of towers down to the Golden Gate (I happen to be from SF ironically) fulfilling one of my dreams!
A very good and informative historical presentation of Turkey! Thank you!
The notable work “Chronographia” of Michael Psellos (Psellus), prominent Byzantine Historian and Imperial Courtier to several Byzantine Emperors (11th century), is one of the best accounts and series of biographies from emperor Basil II to Nikephoros III.
A unique and valuable source on the history of the 11th century Byzantine Empire. Truly, a historic and academic treasure.
I can’t believe you missed the history of Tokapi Palace.....but you’ll return to Turkey for Capadocia, Ephesus, etc etc LOVE the fresh taste of the food.!!
That building and many other magnificant builldins in Istanbul were built by Balyan Armenian family members (Architects).
The Balyan family was one of the most well-known Armenian families during the Ottoman era. Coming from Central Anatolia, family members served as imperial architects for years and are remembered as the masterminds behind many palaces, mosques and barracks like the Dolmabahçe Mosque and the Beylerbeyi Palace--
The architects of the Dolmabahce palace are Abdulhalim Bey, (Turkish) Karabet Balyan (Armenian), Ohannes Serveryan (Armenian), Nikogos Balyan (Armenian) and James William Smith, that's all.
I’m from Friesia, we just built ships
Excellent documentary.
I was in Istanbul in early 2019 for the first time. An absolutely amazing place. I can’t wait to visit again.
Revisiting your channel. You have it right on in your narrative. I love that. I walked 100 miles in Istanbul in 5 days awaiting my visa to Syria. The city teams with life and its energetic drone continues unabated since the time of mythology. The smell, the sights, the sounds, the feel and the tastes there are unforgettable.
Thank you for taking me back
It is an incredible place
Thanks Peter for this video. I absorbed the content from beginning to end. Having visited Istanbul recently it brought back many memories and like yourself it’s given me a strong desire to return and explore some more. Please keep,your content flowing.
Outstanding video again Pete. Thanks for all your hard work. I truly love devouring your content. Hope you had a good Christmas and a very happy new year to you. Very excited for the next installment.
Glad you like it! Much more on the way
Constantinople, the "New Rome" of Roman Emperor Constantine I, was established with the goal of transferring the Roman culture, political nexus and economic and military headquarters to the eastern side of the Roman Empire. Constantine's legacy survived for another 1000 years after his decease. Astounding just to think about the weight of it all.
No it was established with the goal of unifying the strongest and richest by then areas of the empire, and which was closer to the biggest threats of the day which came from the east.
Excellent Excellent video thank you so much love the History as I’m. Greek Australian love being part of this world thank you again 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇦🇺💒👍
Thank you for taking us along with you. Fabulous.
I freakin love your documentaries. Can't wait for more. All the best Pete.
Awesome video, inspired me for my next family trip.
Madrid, Rome and Istanbul!
I'm positively giddy over this!
It would really be helpful for us history buffs/enthusiasts that haven’t visited Istanbul if you could just list down all the places you have visited in this video so we can too. It would be much appreciated- thank you
My friend went to Turkey, and all I got was wonderful wonderful history travel videos!
Always a great joy when your video pops up!
Thanks Luka
A new podcast! What a way to start 2023, you never cease to amaze me Mr Kelly, what a treat!
Happy new year!
And Happiest of New Years to you as well! You got me through the pandemic lockdown! I suspect I’ve listened to your podcasts - each one - many many times!
I used to teach Art History and you weave authentic architectural sites and details into the history so beautifully I wish I had had your podcasts for my classes! (Once we went to all online classes I ‘retired’ - I need face to face classes - but that’s another story!) again, if you had done two hours just in the astonishing Hagia Sophia it wouldn’t have been enough - architecture that dissolves in Light - time to go back Pete! 😘
I love Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium and been lucky enough to visit there twice. I hope to go back someday soon. Thanks for bringing back old memories.
Is an amazing place indeed
first impression: I didn't expect the religious buildings (and hagia Sophia) to so beautifully highlight the "constantinopilan/istanbulian" skyline. Some well done shots here.
The architecture is absolutely stunning there
Not Hagia Sophia but Aya Sofia
@@zahirhussain5913 What's the difference? The church's name is Αγία Σοφία οr Αγιά Σοφιά. Both are the same thing. I suppose what you said is the second one.
@@gilpaubelid3780
Aya Sofia is Greek. Am l right?
Dear Pete Kelly,
Would you want to make a video together on the Elamite people? I found out that the Elam society, people and state is one of the oldest societies that had ever existed, and lasted well into the late antiquity era. Ive been doing as much research as I can into it. Its incredibly fascinating and reads like a storybook.
Best,
GH
One day! I will need to visit Iran first
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Istanbul is amazing. I've been on that ferry up the bosphorus, just fantastic. Great to hear from you and what a treat, thank you.
Its a beautiful place
THANKYOU PETE KELLY ANOTHER BRILLIANT TRIP INTO HISTORY...THE SIMPLICITY MAKES YOU A GREAT DOCUMENTARY MAKER... THUMBS UP AS ALWAYS...
Thanks for watching
Absolutely beautiful documentary on this area. Loved it and I wish I could go there and explore the art of the area. Incredible country! Thank you .
I've visited Turkey 7 times, starting in 1989, visiting everywhere except the Northeast area. I must say my favourite city has got to be Istanbul. So much history and interesting architecture. The food of course is incredible. Pete, you mentioned that Europe meets Asia on the Golden Horn (Palic), perhaps you meant to say the Bosphorus. The Golden Horn is the river which feeds into the Bosphorus and separates the old city from the new. In Ottoman times Europeans were not allowed to live in the old section and had to live in the new city where the Galata tower and Taksim are located. Thanks for the video.
it's HALIC...Not Palic.
Golden Horn is a bay, it is also called Halic. You are wrong about permits. It is just the way communities settled.
@user-cq3gt7uw2f at the era of GOOGLE it must be hard to be an IGNORANT. Congratulations to you but stop talking without any knowledge.
Is turkey easy to live in ? What is crime rate like? Usa n canada have devolved. Canada is just a large ghetto.
Bizantio last 1000 years
For a few years I've now watched many videos about ancient history, always hearing either about Byzantium or Constantinople. Slowly realizing it was modern Istanbul. Ever since that realization this trip is on my bucket list too, thank you for the great video!
Great stuff as always, Pete. What an incredible city, region and history.
Would love to visit the Walls and sights of Constantinople. It was so important for so long.
It is an amazing sight
İts Istanbul not constantinoole
Thank you! I visited Istanbul in December of 2022. I watched many videos about tours unfortunately I didn’t watch your video. It looks like miss a few important places, I’ll your video a few times and go back to Istanbul. I did subscribe to your Chanel excellent video congratulations!
This was inspiring. Over fifty years ago i quit highschool in ninth grade. Over the last two years i have been watching your videos and reading as much as i can about ancient history. I loved your video on the Mayans. After watching this i made decision, for the first time i will leave usa and visit Istanbul while still secular. Thank you sir.
"While still secular"?
Are you still ‘secular’?
sure do enjoy your programs, the one on Troy, just re-watched it btw, is very good as is all of your efforts, much appreciated !
An incredible travel, historical and intellectual documentary!
Bravo!!!
I’d suggest following Alexander and what he witnessed and viewed in his journeys.
Cued to play right now and totally psyched to watch it! Always excellent work Pete, thank you, your efforts are appreciated and enjoyed! Now, it’s off to the show!
Thanks!
A great documentary. One of the best I have seen.
Thank you for sharing Constatinobles history told by a real storyteller ❤ It makes it 'easy' to take in and follow milleninier of history 😊 And youre an awesome storyteller, and your fototage is premium. It is pleasure to see ❤ Greetings from Denmark
This was fantastic, Thank you. Really appreciate seeing so much of the city, landscape, and the interesting museums you visited. Seems like really nice editing. My favorite of your shows so far. I hope to visit there someday.
Thanks! Loads more on the way
heya Pete I love listening to your histories , all the things that amaze you , likewise to me , its just rivetting , even your soundtracks are perfect .. Keep historing .. thankyou Kate
Byzantion, Greek legacy since 667 BC 🔥🇬🇷
Thanks!
So very excited to see a new release from you Pete! Happy New Year and please keep them coming.
Excellent vlog,always interested in Istanbul and Ottoman history Sophia Aya thanks so much for this
Love the sound tracks on your videos.
Really wonderfully done. I enjoy hearing your calming voice as well
Anything before 1453 AD is Btzantin/Greek history in Istanbul. Ottoman Turkey was created in 1453 AD. Turkey celebrated its 569th Anniversary in May 2022.
So far the best documentary I've seen, full of the soul of the centuries ❤
You're so awesome Pete. .
All the way from Houston Texas!
I listen to ALL your docs. Gotta find some more to do. Iv re listened to all about 3 times each!
..after seeing that the situation at Kerkoporta could not be controlled by the outnumbered Genoese men of the Bocchiardi brothers, the Emperor reined in and galloped towards the Valley of the Wolf (where the Roman Gate was located). With him was the fearless Theophilus Palaiologos, the Emperor's cousin, the brave Spanish Don Francis of Toledo, who admired Constantine Palaiologos Dragasis, and his loyal Comrade John the Dalmatian. Many Greeks tried to gather around these four men, but in vain, the carnage was great! they were trying to secure the entrances of the Roman Gate but already the defenses had been breached. Theophilus Palaiologos shouted that he would rather die than live the dishonor and rushed against the wave of Janissaries!! The Emperor now knew that the empire was lost and so was he. he wanted to die fighting to the end. He removed the imperial symbols and together with his fellow warriors Don Francisco and John the Dalmatian followed Theophilus towards the barbarian lines with swords held high! No one ever saw the brave Emperor again!!!!.
Sir Steven Runciman (From his Book, The Fall of Constantinople)
Fantastic, thank you, I've been there twice now but yet to visit the museums and landmarks. Very informative!
I loved it thankyou I was born in Constandinople I am Greek but leaving in Canada the circumstances brood us here but still I miss my birth place so much 🇨🇦🇨🇦👏👏
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@@roryhierzer563in greek it's Constantinople but in Turkish and most other languages istanbul
These circumstances brought Greeks and Assyrians in diaspora having no way to live there , they had to leave their birth places and immigrate 😢
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Istanbul is not Turkish name ,it's derived from it's Greek origin STIM POLI
SO ITS STILL GREEK
BECAUSE THIS WAS NEVER THE LAND OF TURCIK PEOPLE THE INVADERS WHO CAME FROM THE EAST
Most of you are not of Turkic origin either
Interesting. Being swedish I am interested in The long relationshìp between the scandinavian world and " Miklagård", (Istambul) mentioned on so many runestones in my area ( north of Stockholm). Must have been a popular place among my ancestors. It was one of the places where they behaved without too much scandal,I am glad to say
Great work Pete. If you ever get the chance to come to Australia, you should try and cover some of the indigenous cultures/nations.
Thanks. I spent 3 months in Oz a few years back, just before I started History Time. Had an incredible time and looked into the history quite a bit. I would love to go back and do a video one day.
Showing Venice and Ragusa to help us make the comparison with the old city of Constantinople was very clever. Kudos, i am following you channel.
Thank you Pete. This was so inspired and inspiring. I'm visiting Istanbul next month. Cheers!
Really think a big playlist series could be made of this city. So many little hits you made that I was begging fo remote detail.
Can always go further down the rabbit hole!
Very nice video. Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium is the only city that is packed with all history, from ancient times to modern times.
EXCELLENT, BROADCAST LEVEL QUALITY
Excellent documentary. Thank you so much Mr. Kelly.
Thanks Jone
Pete your channels are absolutely brilliant keep it up Mo chara
The GoldenHorn is also the biggest sewer in Istanbul. The stench is so overwhelming that you can’t get near without feeling like wretching. I have been there three times in summer and the dead of winter when it was - 20C. Just to get some perspective. Don’t be surprised at this if you go there.
I was hooked from the start
You really brought out all the history along with a touch of humour here and there
My dream is to visit this beautiful and historical city ❤❤ what a great video. Thank you.
thank you for yet another incredible video , already looking forward to the next ;)
Thanks for watching !
Inject these history documentaries into my veins
Outstanding Pete, just outstanding. Thank you.
Thanks! Appreciate it
Outstanding work on one of my favorite subjects. Love ur docs and the passion u put into them. I’ve learned so much from ur channels. Keep it up.
I'm surprised that Sultan Suleiman was not mentioned in this video given his impact on the ottoman empire.
Thank you for this incredible trip; I’ve always wanted to travel there; I may this summer.🙏
What an absolutely enormous city and so beautiful, thank you 🙏❤️🇦🇺
Been waiting a long time for another one of these! Epic job!
Wonderful documentary, Thanks for sharing your passion for a unique and historic city. You have obviousy done your homework. Having an opportunity to experience living history with all its sites and sounds and smells is quite an experience. By imersing oneself self in a culture is much more meaningful and rewarding and certainly trumps reading a history book.
Thank you.
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Roger Jefford
Much as I hated the historical event, perhaps you could make a video about the sacking of Constantinople in 1204; what was lost - libraries, sculpture etc - what was dispersed, and what survived into the aftermath.
One of the best. I presume whatever you choose will be awe inspiring. You put best effots. Best of luck.
I freaking love the history of Constantinople/The Eastern Roman/Byzantine empire. Years ago, before I had learned much about it, I always thought it would have been cool for Romans and Vikings to have met - so I was pleased to learn of the Varangian Guard. The Fourth Crusade is one of the most unfortunate historic events in my opinion... Just utter nonsense. Like, I know times were different and you've got to pay up when you promise an entire crusader army a bunch of gold, but I'm an Evangelical Protestant Christian and I would never dream of defiling/destroying anyone else's holy cities, relics, churches, etc. regardless of their faith - much less a religion that's basically a different denomination of my own - I don't see how one justifies that and still claims to be a member of that faith..
But I always cheer for the Byzantines. I cheer for the Franks sometimes too but they sure knew how to destroy stuff. The Byzantines had a good thing going and even though both sides were Christian, the Franks were jealous. I've always thought that was weird how Constantinople was so advanced when Western Europe had basically reverted back in time. I kind of wish the original Roman Empire could have been restored and like Irene would have married Charlemagne or something - just to see what it would have looked like. Constantine XI's final/death charge gives me chills. He had so much history riding on him that he either had to save the city or die a valiant death trying. And that was the cool thing about Mehmet II - how he kind of set the stage for the history to be preserved. It seems like he had pretty massive respect for the place - at least by the standards of the day.
The siege and invasion of Constantinople was premeditated between the Ottomans and the Vaticans pope.
It was the Pope's mafia who ordered the crusaders to ransack Constantinople in 1203 ad completely destroying it committing unspeakable attrocities and killings on the Byzantine citizens unable to recover to its original glory.
The same scenario occurred in 1453 where the east Roman Empire refused
to provide military aid to Constantinople allowing 100,000 jannissarys savages against 7000 Byzantine defenders under the spartan born Constantine Paleologos who fought bravely and died like a Spartan like Leonidas of Sparta did 3000 years ago.
Again it was the Pope's refusal to provide military aid which could've easily attack the Ottoman savages from behind and estroy them.
But instead he allowed them to destroy Constantinople so that he can be the head of Christianity.
When in fact it was the western Roman Empire who crucified Christians and Jessus, while Constantine and Hellen promoted Christianity.
The main reason why today the Catholic crusaders refuse to celebrate Constantine and Hellen.
Fantastic review, than you Pete !
Incredible document film. Thank you for your deep inside.
Thank you so much for helping me undertanding this part of history
This is pretty well done. Keep up the great work.
22:14 You are so skilled at speaking your mind diplomatically about emotionally/politically charged issues, without either ruffling feathers needlessly or walking on eggshells. Your brother too, on Voices Of The Past, shows an understanding of this excellent skill. My hat's off to you both.
बआईजएनटम कओन्सटनटआइनपओल कुस्तुनतुनिया ओर अब इस्तानबुल पहला दो महाद्वीप में विस्तार वाला शहर जानकारी के लिए धन्यवाद
Just watched this amazing video. Very plesant and well done. Thanks.
SUPER AWESOME UPLOAD,,LOVE IT
A great documentary done. Thank you for sharing it.
Pete Kelly, why didn't I know you before, you are great.
So very interesting. Thank you. From the UK.
Superb as always Pete.
listening to the history of this marvellous city whilst seeing the modern day imagery is just great! great doc
I wish I could have seen it at the Height of the Eastern Roman Empire, or just the Roman Empire as the Greeks call it.
You are the best!
6 years between Los Angeles and San Diego, finally going back to home this Fall! 🥳
Incredible video as always
Thanks Alexandra
this is amazing. am planning my trip to istanbul and am fascinated by history, therefore when I came across this documentary, I watched it. extremely well made, I liked the way you narrated history as well. thanks a lot and will look up for more interesting videos you did
Thank you for the continued hard work and stellar content .
Well, you're three years were well spent! Superb.
Perfect and very well prepared video. Thankyou,.