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Episode 325 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 1

May 9, 2025·19 min·1 clip

How did a small Turkish tribe transform into an empire that conquered the Balkans in just 15 years?

This episode traces the early rise of the Ottoman Empire from a small tribal confederation to a major power, examining how geopolitical chaos in Anatolia, the collapse of Seljuk and Mongol authority, and alliances with Byzantine factions enabled their rapid expansion into Europe.

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