History of the World podcast

This episode details the 1571 Battle of Lepanto, where a Christian Holy League fleet commanded by Don John of Austria defeated the Ottoman navy.

This episode traces the Ottoman Empire's decline after Suleiman’s death, covering the conquest of Cyprus, the naval victory at Lepanto, and the rise of the "Sultanate of Women.

This episode details the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, where the Knights Hospitaller, led by Grand Master Jean de Valette, successfully defended the island against a massive Ottoman invasion.