Oct 26, 2024 · 47m
Alice Roberts starts her Ottoman adventure in Adana. She visits a historic mosque and learns about the origins of Turkish delight. She then takes a train across the Taurus Mountains to Konya.
Ottoman Empire by Train
Professor Alice Roberts takes a train ride that covers 600 years of the Ottoman Empire. Her mission is to learn about this vast empire that started with a dream in the 14th century.
Season 1 Episodes
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Nov 2, 2024 · 47m
Alice Roberts is on a train to Ankara on her Ottoman adventure. She visits the tomb of Ataturk who saw out the end of the empire. Next, a train to the tomb of Osman, the empire's founder, in Bursa.
Nov 9, 2024 · 47m
Alice Roberts arrives in Istanbul and delves into the ingenious strategies employed by the Ottomans to capture the city from Roman control.
Nov 16, 2024 · 47m
Entering the Balkans by sleeper train, Alice Roberts visits Bulgaria's capital Sofia. She learns how Istanbul controls the empire and how the landscape is almost entirely Soviet.
Nov 23, 2024 · 47m
In her final train journey, Alice Roberts travels to Budapest to explore the Ottoman Empire's western front and understand its eventual collapse.
Season 1 FAQ
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When did Ottoman Empire by Train Season 1 premiere?
Ottoman Empire by Train Season 1 premiered on October 26, 2024.
How many episodes are in Ottoman Empire by Train Season 1?
Ottoman Empire by Train Season 1 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of Ottoman Empire by Train Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Whirling Dervishes". It aired on October 26, 2024.
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