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Constantinople to Istanbul: How a City Changed the World — Fexingo History
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The Sublime Porte: Inside Ottoman Diplomacy

5 min•11 juli 2026

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Ottoman Empire's diplomatic hub, the Sublime Porte, and its role in shaping Istanbul's global influence. They discuss the Grand Vizier's court, the dragoman system, and how the Porte negotiated with European powers through gifts, spies, and ceremonial protocol. Learn about the Topkapı Palace's Gate of Felicity, the role of renegade ambassadors, and the 1740 Capitulations that granted France trade privileges. The hosts also touch on the Tanzimat reforms and the Porte's decline in the 19th century. This episode offers a fresh perspective on Constantinople's transformation into an Ottoman capital without repeating earlier topics.

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