We take a break from the Reconquista to describe a cataclysmic event that occurred on the other end of the Mediterranean. A titanic struggle between Islam and Christianity was occurring for control of the greatest city in Christendom - Constantinople. We start at the beginning as the Byzantine Empire first encounters the Caliphate. Note the Videos for all this will be up on the YouTube channel very soon!  Contribute on Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/FPHx">https://www.patreon.com/FPHx</a> Leave some feedback: <a href= "mailto:flashpointhistory@gmail.com">flashpointhistory@gmail.com</a> Follow along on Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/">https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/</a> Engage on Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx">https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx</a> Flash Point History YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYmTYuan0fSGccYXBxc8cA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYmTYuan0fSGccYXBxc8cA</a>   MUSIC A very big thanks to Joss Edwards and Farya Faraji for their amazing music contributions!