The episode follows Sultan Mehmed II's increasingly desperate efforts to break through the formidable Byzantine defenses after his initial frontal assaults are repelled.
The third episode of the docu-drama series ( Rise of Empires: Ottoman ), titled " Nel Corno d'Oro " (Into the Golden Horn), depicts a critical turning point in the 1453 siege of Constantinople. Episode Summary L’impero ottomano s01e03
: The tactical rivalry intensifies between the young Sultan and the veteran Genoese mercenary leader, Giovanni Giustiniani , who continues to forestall the Ottoman Janissaries. Key Historical Context L’impero ottomano s01e03