The Entire History of Constantinople // Istanbul Documentary
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- čas přidán 1. 01. 2023
- In October 2019 I took a trip to one of the greatest cities in the world. Here is what happened.
6:42 - Part I - Old City (Ancient Era)
25:15 - Part II - City of God (Medieval Era)
46:44 - Part III - City Of War (Ottoman Era)
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In October 2019 I took a trip to one of the greatest cities in the world. It only took me over 3 years to make the video. Let me know what you think in the comments and where you'd like to see me visit next. Cheers all & happy new year!
He's baaaack. Hello Pete. I can't wait to sit back and enjoy.
This is a nebulous idea, as I obviously don't know much about it, but perhaps a history of north Africa?
Ffs 3 years
Just subbed. Hello from Winnipeg. Love your work.
Wonderful video! I was in Turkey for 2wks in 2013. We saw Istanbul (most of your sites), Troy, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Izmir, Taurus Mtns, Antalya, & many points in btwn. It was a fascinating experience! I’d like to do it again. There are more antiquities than time😕
Just spent a week in Istanbul: there are no words to describe how this city enveloped me. Amazing, amazing place and people.
Incredible in todays age I can sit down for an hour and learn about a city thousands of miles away and thousands of years old while getting a tour of it.
In many ways it is an amazing time to be alive
Pete is a true legend in his field, have been following him years - outstanding content, so glad to see he’s getting the views he deserves! Check out his other page ,history time’ it’s amazing
Those walls kept the huns and others out for suck a long time it took the invention of gun powder before they got breached
We used to have books, have you forgotten already?
good cult
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:
"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'Whoever changes his religion, kill him.'"
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4061
One of the best documentaries of Pete Kelly, condensing thousands of years of history, narrated in his captivating voice, with sound effects, and pictures. So mesmerising that one wishes not to move ears and eyes away from it till the video ends.
I'm not sure whether it is the mystique of Istanbul, the style of the narrator, or both that keep one so engaged.
I have to note though that the period between 1200 and 1923 DOES NOT cover the entire history of Constantinople. The city was founded in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine. Since we are missing 900 years… would you agree that the ‘Th Entire History of….’ part of the title could be renamed as ‘40% of the history of…’?
I (American) walked from the north harbor chain to Haya Sophia. I continued past Constantine's column to the Theodosian II walls first walking all the way to the north until it began to drop to the sea and then backtracked walking south along the walls inside a couple gates climbing up a few stairways to the top and then in a couple of towers down to the Golden Gate (I happen to be from SF ironically) fulfilling one of my dreams!
A very good and informative historical presentation of Turkey! Thank you!
I am truly blessed to be a Turk I grew up in the states and I am an American but my roots run deep!!
I have loads of family in Turkey!
Beautiful, historic, world class!!!
This was an amazing documentary!! Thank you very much!!
It will always be Constantinople with a Hellenic identity in the minds of people.
It's also a matter of time before the Holy Cross will stand on top of Αγία Σοφία.The way it was meant to be.
@@AKRITAS365LISTEN TO ME, YOU POOR VILLAINOUS GREEK CHAUVINIST ;
KONSTANTINOPOLIS HAS BEEN LIVING AS ISTANBUL SINCE 1453 FOR A 570 YEARS , AND SHALL REMAIN AS ISTANBUL TO ETERNITY AS OUR BIGGEST MEGAPOLIS.
IT SEEMS YOU ARE A DAYDREAMER. BUT ITS SO FUNNY. I'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO BE RIDICULOUS. YOU ARE NOT COMPARE TO US. AND, JUST TELL ME WHEN YOU'RE GONNA STOP HAVING INFERIORITY COMPLEX AGAINST WE TURKS ? BE SURE THAT, WE TURKS HAVE BEEN MASTERS, LORDS OF GREEKS ALMOST A THOUSAND YEARS. DO NOT FORGET MIKRASIATIKI KATASTROFI(1922) AND 1974.
SO, ISTANBUL SHALL NOT BE TURNED TO CONSTANTINOPLE AGAIN.
Ain't you heard the old American song "ISTANBUL(Not Constantinople) ? What a pitty ?
The story and lyrics goes like this :
STORY :
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The lyrics humorously refer to the official renaming of the city of Constantinople to Istanbul. The song's original release, performed by The Four Lads, was certified as a gold record. Numerous cover versions have been recorded over the years, most famously a 1990 rock version by They Might Be Giants.
THE LYRICS :
Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night
Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople
She'll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can't say
People just liked it better that way
So, take me back to Constantinople
No, you can't go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul...
@@AKRITAS365 which "people" are they?
Nobody outside of Greece calls it Constantinople. Deal with it!
@@AKRITAS365 Except Christianity is dead. Good luck with your fantasy.
@@AKRITAS365 you guys 😅😂
I love Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium and been lucky enough to visit there twice. I hope to go back someday soon. Thanks for bringing back old memories.
Is an amazing place indeed
Constantinople, the "New Rome" of Roman Emperor Constantine I, was established with the goal of transferring the Roman culture, political nexus and economic and military headquarters to the eastern side of the Roman Empire. Constantine's legacy survived for another 1000 years after his decease. Astounding just to think about the weight of it all.
This was inspiring. Over fifty years ago i quit highschool in ninth grade. Over the last two years i have been watching your videos and reading as much as i can about ancient history. I loved your video on the Mayans. After watching this i made decision, for the first time i will leave usa and visit Istanbul while still secular. Thank you sir.
"While still secular"?
Are you still ‘secular’?
Thank you for taking us along with you. Fabulous.
Thanks Peter for this video. I absorbed the content from beginning to end. Having visited Istanbul recently it brought back many memories and like yourself it’s given me a strong desire to return and explore some more. Please keep,your content flowing.
Great stuff as always, Pete. What an incredible city, region and history.
So very excited to see a new release from you Pete! Happy New Year and please keep them coming.
The Balyan family was one of the most well-known Armenian families during the Ottoman era. Coming from Central Anatolia, family members served as imperial architects for years and are remembered as the masterminds behind many palaces, mosques and barracks like the Dolmabahçe Mosque and the Beylerbeyi Palace--
The architects of the Dolmabahce palace are Abdulhalim Bey, (Turkish) Karabet Balyan (Armenian), Ohannes Serveryan (Armenian), Nikogos Balyan (Armenian) and James William Smith, that's all.
I’m from Friesia, we just built ships
first impression: I didn't expect the religious buildings (and hagia Sophia) to so beautifully highlight the "constantinopilan/istanbulian" skyline. Some well done shots here.
The architecture is absolutely stunning there
Spent every year in Istanbul as a teen. Saw something new every year.
Not Hagia Sophia but Aya Sofia
@@zahirhussain5913 What's the difference? The church's name is Αγία Σοφία οr Αγιά Σοφιά. Both are the same thing. I suppose what you said is the second one.
@@gilpaubelid3780
Aya Sofia is Greek. Am l right?
I freakin love your documentaries. Can't wait for more. All the best Pete.
Excellent documentary.
I was in Istanbul in early 2019 for the first time. An absolutely amazing place. I can’t wait to visit again.
Been waiting a long time for another one of these! Epic job!
Outstanding work on one of my favorite subjects. Love ur docs and the passion u put into them. I’ve learned so much from ur channels. Keep it up.
this is amazing. am planning my trip to istanbul and am fascinated by history, therefore when I came across this documentary, I watched it. extremely well made, I liked the way you narrated history as well. thanks a lot and will look up for more interesting videos you did
It would really be helpful for us history buffs/enthusiasts that haven’t visited Istanbul if you could just list down all the places you have visited in this video so we can too. It would be much appreciated- thank you
Excellent Excellent video thank you so much love the History as I’m. Greek Australian love being part of this world thank you again 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇦🇺💒👍
Would love to visit the Walls and sights of Constantinople. It was so important for so long.
It is an amazing sight
İts Istanbul not constantinoole
I went here in 2015. I tell everyone it is somewhere they must go before they die. Most hospitable and kindest people. You MUST go to the top of Galata Tower
Thank you Pete. This was so inspired and inspiring. I'm visiting Istanbul next month. Cheers!
Thank you for the continued hard work and stellar content .
This is fantastic, thank you for sharing your journey and knowledge.
Superb as always Pete.
Always a great joy when your video pops up!
Thanks Luka
A great documentary done. Thank you for sharing it.
This is pretty well done. Keep up the great work.
Fantastic work. ! Pete.
Love the sound tracks on your videos.
A new podcast! What a way to start 2023, you never cease to amaze me Mr Kelly, what a treat!
Happy new year!
And Happiest of New Years to you as well! You got me through the pandemic lockdown! I suspect I’ve listened to your podcasts - each one - many many times!
I used to teach Art History and you weave authentic architectural sites and details into the history so beautifully I wish I had had your podcasts for my classes! (Once we went to all online classes I ‘retired’ - I need face to face classes - but that’s another story!) again, if you had done two hours just in the astonishing Hagia Sophia it wouldn’t have been enough - architecture that dissolves in Light - time to go back Pete! 😘
I was hooked from the start
You really brought out all the history along with a touch of humour here and there
Love your videos keep up the good work!!!
An incredible travel, historical and intellectual documentary!
Bravo!!!
I’d suggest following Alexander and what he witnessed and viewed in his journeys.
Dear Pete Kelly,
Would you want to make a video together on the Elamite people? I found out that the Elam society, people and state is one of the oldest societies that had ever existed, and lasted well into the late antiquity era. Ive been doing as much research as I can into it. Its incredibly fascinating and reads like a storybook.
Best,
GH
One day! I will need to visit Iran first
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Zee V
You're so awesome Pete. .
All the way from Houston Texas!
I listen to ALL your docs. Gotta find some more to do. Iv re listened to all about 3 times each!
thank you for yet another incredible video , already looking forward to the next ;)
Thanks for watching !
Outstanding video again Pete. Thanks for all your hard work. I truly love devouring your content. Hope you had a good Christmas and a very happy new year to you. Very excited for the next installment.
Glad you like it! Much more on the way
Perfect and very well prepared video. Thankyou,.
Excellent vlog,always interested in Istanbul and Ottoman history Sophia Aya thanks so much for this
I'm positively giddy over this!
Cued to play right now and totally psyched to watch it! Always excellent work Pete, thank you, your efforts are appreciated and enjoyed! Now, it’s off to the show!
Thanks!
I've visited Turkey 7 times, starting in 1989, visiting everywhere except the Northeast area. I must say my favourite city has got to be Istanbul. So much history and interesting architecture. The food of course is incredible. Pete, you mentioned that Europe meets Asia on the Golden Horn (Palic), perhaps you meant to say the Bosphorus. The Golden Horn is the river which feeds into the Bosphorus and separates the old city from the new. In Ottoman times Europeans were not allowed to live in the old section and had to live in the new city where the Galata tower and Taksim are located. Thanks for the video.
it's HALIC...Not Palic.
Golden Horn is a bay, it is also called Halic. You are wrong about permits. It is just the way communities settled.
@@mynameisraylightsCorrect.Halic is the barbaric Ottoman turkish term.
@@user-cq3gt7uw2f at the era of GOOGLE it must be hard to be an IGNORANT. Congratulations to you but stop talking without any knowledge.
Is turkey easy to live in ? What is crime rate like? Usa n canada have devolved. Canada is just a large ghetto.
A great documentary. One of the best I have seen.
Excellent documentary. Thank you so much Mr. Kelly.
Thanks Jone
This was fantastic, Thank you. Really appreciate seeing so much of the city, landscape, and the interesting museums you visited. Seems like really nice editing. My favorite of your shows so far. I hope to visit there someday.
Thanks! Loads more on the way
Pete your channels are absolutely brilliant keep it up Mo chara
THANKYOU PETE KELLY ANOTHER BRILLIANT TRIP INTO HISTORY...THE SIMPLICITY MAKES YOU A GREAT DOCUMENTARY MAKER... THUMBS UP AS ALWAYS...
Thanks for watching
First time seeing your channel and you have a new subscriber! Excellent content❤ that I will recommend to others
The presentation of the Rise and Fall of present-day Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. The town/city is named after the ancient city (once named after Constantine the Great) on the border of Turkey. The former name of Istanbul. It comes from the Greek word Kōnstantinoupolis, which means "Constantine's city."
You’re work is superb!
Great narration, thank you!
Awesome video, inspired me for my next family trip.
Madrid, Rome and Istanbul!
Istanbul is amazing. I've been on that ferry up the bosphorus, just fantastic. Great to hear from you and what a treat, thank you.
Its a beautiful place
I’ve been on that ferry too! So much history has passed through there!
SUPER AWESOME UPLOAD,,LOVE IT
Fantastic review, than you Pete !
Outstanding Pete, just outstanding. Thank you.
Thanks! Appreciate it
I can’t believe you missed the history of Tokapi Palace.....but you’ll return to Turkey for Capadocia, Ephesus, etc etc LOVE the fresh taste of the food.!!
Incredible document film. Thank you for your deep inside.
Wonderful stuff. Congrats
Great video pete 👌🏻
I have read more about the Byzantium ancient history and they say during that time there was peace for 1000 years because they married their daughters into famous nobles which stopped wars over land. That's what I read. Justian decided to build the most outstanding building for its time Agia Sophia within 6 years which was an amazing feat. And it still stands to this day it's awesome.
You're making a joke, there wasn't a single day in history that you didn't fight each other. How do you come up with this unreal lie?
I truly hope to see more of your videos
Thanks very very much sir
Can’t get enough of the Byzantines. ⚔️⚔️⚔️
Same
Fantastic, thank you, I've been there twice now but yet to visit the museums and landmarks. Very informative!
Great video!
Thank you for this incredible trip; I’ve always wanted to travel there; I may this summer.🙏
I'm visiting in June. Your video is absolutely amazing. Wow! Any books you recommend for reading on the cities history?
Incredible video as always
Thanks Alexandra
For a few years I've now watched many videos about ancient history, always hearing either about Byzantium or Constantinople. Slowly realizing it was modern Istanbul. Ever since that realization this trip is on my bucket list too, thank you for the great video!
What a fabulous video thank you so so much
sure do enjoy your programs, the one on Troy, just re-watched it btw, is very good as is all of your efforts, much appreciated !
So far the best documentary I've seen, full of the soul of the centuries ❤
Absolutely fascinating! I visited Turkiye in April 2019, wish I had seen this before my trip. My feeling then was one of sadness about what had happened to the Hagia Sophia. Since then that feeling has increased tenfold because of recent changes.
Happy New Year Pete, and the beat of goodluck for 2023 👍
Thanks. Happy new year !
Excellent video.
Hey, nice work!
EXCELLENT, BROADCAST LEVEL QUALITY
I loved it thankyou I was born in Constandinople I am Greek but leaving in Canada the circumstances brood us here but still I miss my birth place so much 🇨🇦🇨🇦👏👏
*İstanbul
@@roryhierzer563 Konstantinopole
@@roryhierzer563in greek it's Constantinople but in Turkish and most other languages istanbul
These circumstances brought Greeks and Assyrians in diaspora having no way to live there , they had to leave their birth places and immigrate 😢
@@roryhierzer563
Istanbul is not Turkish name ,it's derived from it's Greek origin STIM POLI
SO ITS STILL GREEK
BECAUSE THIS WAS NEVER THE LAND OF TURCIK PEOPLE THE INVADERS WHO CAME FROM THE EAST
Most of you are not of Turkic origin either
Magnificent documentary❤❤
My friend went to Turkey, and all I got was wonderful wonderful history travel videos!
Thank you for the video. Relaxing at 03.00
Wonderful documentary, Thanks for sharing your passion for a unique and historic city. You have obviousy done your homework. Having an opportunity to experience living history with all its sites and sounds and smells is quite an experience. By imersing oneself self in a culture is much more meaningful and rewarding and certainly trumps reading a history book.
Thank you.
Roger jefford
Roger Jefford
listening to the history of this marvellous city whilst seeing the modern day imagery is just great! great doc
Thank you! I visited Istanbul in December of 2022. I watched many videos about tours unfortunately I didn’t watch your video. It looks like miss a few important places, I’ll your video a few times and go back to Istanbul. I did subscribe to your Chanel excellent video congratulations!
nice clip....well done
Awesome video friend 👍👍👍👍👍
One of the best. I presume whatever you choose will be awe inspiring. You put best effots. Best of luck.
Interesting. Being swedish I am interested in The long relationshìp between the scandinavian world and " Miklagård", (Istambul) mentioned on so many runestones in my area ( north of Stockholm). Must have been a popular place among my ancestors. It was one of the places where they behaved without too much scandal,I am glad to say
Brilliant content 👌 👏 👍
Thanks for watching !
MY FAVOURITE TOO ARE THE SELJUK TURKS AFTER I WATCHED ERTUGUL I FELL IN LOVE WITH THEIR CULTURE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS MUCH APPRCIATE ALL YOUR DEEP INSIGHT AND WORK I FIND THAT AS MUSLIMS THE SELJUK TURKEYS WERE FOLLWING SUNNI SUFFI ISLAM WHICH IS MORE MODERATE AND BALANCED AS A MUSLIM I FOLLOW SUFFISM TOO GREETINS AND PRAYERS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
I wish I could have seen it at the Height of the Eastern Roman Empire, or just the Roman Empire as the Greeks call it.
Great work of history with splendid sceneries and monuments. The narration is fabulous. Thanks for the great efforts made in this documentary.
I enjoyed watching it and love to see more like it.👍🏆🏆🏆
So very interesting. Thank you. From the UK.
Truly enjoyed.tessekur ederim