What If Constantinople Never Fell? History’s Biggest ‘What If #history #alternatehistory #byzantine

Before 1453, Constantinople was the glittering capital of the Byzantine Empire — a bridge between Europe and Asia, a fortress of Christianity, and a hub for global trade. Its walls had held back invaders for a thousand years, protecting the heart of Eastern Rome. When it fell to the Ottoman Empire, it didn’t just mark the end of Byzantium — it shifted the balance of power, pushed Europe toward the Age of Exploration, and changed the course of two continents forever. Imagine if those walls had never been breached… #EraUnseen #history #alternatehistory #byzantine #whatif