Step into the opulent halls of the Ottoman Empire, where power was won, lost, and sometimes stolen. In this episode, our podcasters face a thrilling challenge—five facts about the legendary Sultans, but not all are true! From shocking betrayals to ruthless conquests, they must decipher which stories are history and which are myth. Did an Ottoman Sultan really execute his brothers in cold blood? Was the empire's brutality exaggerated, or was it worse than we imagined?
Prepare for an intense mix of intrigue, deception, and the untold truths of one of history’s most powerful dynasties. Will our hosts outsmart history, or fall for the lies? Tune in to find out
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