Over 700 years before Islam savagely seized Constantinople in 1453, the city actually saved the West. As one historian said: "If the Saracens had taken it in the 7th century, Europe — and America — might all be Muslim today." Watch the full story below (article version&nbsp;<a href="https://stream.org/today-in-history-greek-fire-and-gods-storms-save-constantinople-from-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>):

Explore how Greek Fire saved Constantinople from a siege in 718 and its impact on the West.{ai:summary}Constantinople repelled Saracen advances for centuries, preserving Western civilization. A historian says if the city had fallen in the 7th century, Europe—and America—might all be Muslim today. #history

The Arab Siege of Constantinople 718: When Greek Fire — and God's Wrath — Saved the West

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