In The Fall of Constantinople, 1453 committee, prepare to journey back to the gritty world of 15th-century geopolitics, where emperors are juggling political chess games, sultans are dreaming of empire, and Europe is … well, still Europe.

As delegates simulate the political, military, and diplomatic chaos leading up to the fall of Constantinople, delegates will don the robes (or armor) of key players, representing the Byzantine Empire, the rising Ottoman Empire, and the wildly varied European powers trying to figure out how not to get trampled in the shuffle.

This committee offers a deep dive into one of history’s most pivotal moments, balancing strategy with intrigue as delegates tackle historical tensions, epic rivalries, and clashing ambitions. With Constantinople’s fabled walls in the balance, this committee will explore attempts at alliances, clashes of faith and strategy, and the complex web of choices that could, maybe, save the city — or usher in a new era entirely.

Delegates will have the power to change the course of history forever. Arm yourselves with diplomacy, fortify your cunning, and brace for a siege that’ll go down in history!