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Category Archives: Series: Fall of Constantinople

The Golden Eagles on Constantine XI’s Shoes

Nicholas A. Ferrell

The golden eagles embroidered on Constantine XI’s shoes.

Constantine and the Last Vespers at Hagia Sophia

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Reflecting on Emperor Constantine XI’s final prayers at the Hagia Sophia on the eve of the fall of Constantinople.

The Last Stand of Constantine XI

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Whoever wishes to escape, let him save himself if he can; and whoever is ready to face death, let him follow me!”