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The Fall of Constantinople
John Julius Norwich tells the dramatic story of the fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire, followed by the rise of the Ottoman Turks in the 15th Century.
First transmitted in 1967, John Julius Norwich tells the dramatic story of the fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire, followed by the rise of the Ottoman Turks in the 15th Century.Using monuments in Istanbul to show the formidable artistic and intellectual achievements of the Byzantines, Norwich vividly describes the last scenes of Greek Orthodox Christianity from within the Hagia Sophia.
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Sat 25 Nov 1967
20:55
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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The Fall of Constantinople
Duration: 32:42
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Presenter John Julius Norwich describes the calamitous scenes of the last progress of the sacred icons around Constantinople (Istanbul). 'Icon' is derived from the Greek word for image (eikon) and took on a special religious significance in Orthodox art. The tradition of painting the same, or similar, images of saints and holy people is meant to bring the artist and worshippers closer to the face of God. There were periods, known as iconoclasms, when icons were banned by Christians who believed that such images were heretical.
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- Sat 25 Nov 1967 20:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Chronicle: Archaeology on Television Collection
Clips from this programme are part of the Chronicle: Archaeology on Television Collection.
