Battle of Manzikert 1071 On this day, August 26, 1071, the Battle of Manzikert or Malazgirt fought between the Byzantine Empire and Seljuk Empire in the plains of Malazgirt. The stands as a pivotal moment in the history for both Byzantines and Seljuk Turks which marking a significant turning point in the power dynamics of the medieval world. This battle h…
Read moreBattle of Yarmouk The Battle of Yarmouk was a significant battle that resulted in the most severe losses for the Eastern Roman Empire in its history. This setback ultimately resulted in the end of Roman control in Syria. During all these events, Emperor Heraclius emerged as a decisive competitor. Heraclius succeeded to the Byzantine throne in 610, aiming to…
Read moreOn May 29, 1453, the Ottoman Army, led by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, seized Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. The Ottomans established an empire and one of the most powerful empires as a result of this conquest, and the Eastern Roman Empire fell and the Constantinople city became an Islamic city (in Turkish-Istanbul). Following the …
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