The Crusades The Fall of Constantinople The final moments of Byzantine control of the imperial capital. Judith Herrin | Published in History Today Volume 53 Issue 6 June 2003 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.