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Constantine XI Palaiologos (1405-1453) was the last Emperor of the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire. He fell with Constantinople.

May 29, 2022
29
May 2022

The Golden Eagles on Constantine XI’s Shoes

The golden eagles embroidered on Constantine XI’s shoes.

July 14, 2020
14
Jul 2020

Constantine and the Last Vespers at Hagia Sophia

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

May 30, 2020
30
May 2020

The Last Stand of Constantine XI

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

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