The Entire History of Constantinople // Istanbul Documentary

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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[PeteKellyHistory]

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!

[mkphilly]

Just spent a week in Istanbul: there are no words to describe how this city enveloped me. Amazing, amazing place and people.

[MuhammadAsif-ireq]

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.

[tyronemagnus]

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.

[Vitagirl]

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!!

[mikexstad]

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

[Louis-jisn]

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!

[brettmuir]

Revisiting your channel. You have it right on in your narrative. I love that. I walked 100 miles in Istanbul in 5 days awaiting my visa to Syria. The city teams with life and its energetic drone continues unabated since the time of mythology. The smell, the sights, the sounds, the feel and the tastes there are unforgettable.
Thank you for taking me back

[TheRealAsahi]

Excellent documentary.
I was in Istanbul in early 2019 for the first time. An absolutely amazing place. I can’t wait to visit again.

[ΡωμαϊκόνΠύρ]

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.

[kjfletcher]

I can’t believe you missed the history of Tokapi you’ll return to Turkey for Capadocia, Ephesus, etc etc LOVE the fresh taste of the food.!!

[mchave]

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.

[martinczernatowicz]

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.

[MrNas]

I love and been lucky enough to visit there twice. I hope to go back someday soon. Thanks for bringing back old memories.

[HistoryFirst]

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

[arpigracetarkhanian]

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—-

[Fogaata]

Awesome video, inspired me for my next family trip.
Madrid, Rome and Istanbul!

[voulaspiros]

Excellent Excellent video thank you so much love the History as I’m. Greek Australian love being part of this world thank you again 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇦🇺💒👍

[joycepetrina]

Thank you for taking us along with you. Fabulous.

[sandradisher]

Absolutely beautiful documentary on this area. Loved it and I wish I could go there and explore the art of the area. Incredible country! Thank you .