Moslems, Christians, Churches & Temples--A Tale of Two Straits (Repeated but Different)

Episode 14,   Apr 01, 01:15 AM

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A Tale of Ancient Battles, Churches, Temples and Two Straits in 1453

This episode covers the highly important Battle of Constantinople, city of two Straits and the Seat of Christianity and the Eastern Roman Empire, in 1453. It discusses how this event seems tied to present day events in the Middle East. It also speaks of the Great Hagia Sophia Church there, its history and its loss to Moslem control like the Temple in Jerusalem. Minarets were added after 1453.