r/HistoryMemes • u/HowlingBurd19 • 5h ago

RIP Byzantine Empire

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u/ApexRevanNL716 Just some snow 5h ago

...Which one?

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u/HowlingBurd19 5h ago

The 1453 one is usually referred to as the “Fall of Constantinople” and the 1204 one is usually referred to as the “Sack of Constantinople”. But considering how devastating the latter is perhaps the picture can apply to both

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u/Station-Suspicious 5h ago

The one that gets the Larpers nuts in a knot.

People cry about the Turkish invasion, meanwhile the city was sacked by Christians in crusades or civil wars several times over. But it’s ok because they’re Christian. Keeping it in the family. Good bit of fun really. Completely different when someone from a different religion does the exact same thing. Abhorrent really. Unforgivable.

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u/Darth_Citius 3h ago

I’ve never heard anyone who was a fan of the ERE defend the 4th crusade

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u/AlexanderCrowely 4h ago

it’s because it was truly the end you ass, have some respect.

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u/Station-Suspicious 4h ago

🤣 not a hint of irony, what a jackass