Empire Builders

S01E03 Byzantium, Crusaders and Venice

This episode takes us on a journey through historically significant locations. We explore the magnificent Haghia Sophia in present-day Istanbul, once the crown jewel of Byzantium, and the formidable fortress built by the Crusaders, among others. It serves as a vivid representation of the Venetian Empire at its height. As we traverse these remarkable sites, we trace the ascendance and decline of the powerful Christian empires of Byzantium, the Crusades, and Venice.