The capital city of the Roman/Byzantine Empire (330–1204 and 1261–1453), and also of the brief Latin (1204–1261), and the later Ottoman (1453–1922) empires. It was strategically positioned between Europe and Asia.
Think of Constantinople as a major international airport, like JFK or Heathrow - a hub where different cultures, goods, and ideas intersected.
Hagia Sophia: A massive architectural marvel built in Constantinople during Byzantine times; it's like the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty - iconic landmarks that symbolize their cities.
Fall of Constantinople: The capture of the capital by an invading Ottoman army in 1453; akin to a hostile takeover in business terms.
The Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes connecting East and West; think about it as an old-world version of global shipping routes used by multinational corporations today.
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