The fall of Constantinople on Tuesday, May 29, 1453 (Julian Calendar) can be considered a dividing line in World History. Preceding it was the Dark Ages and after it, the Renaissance.
The fall of Constantinople was the cause of so many people fleeing to the West and bringing the Greek Language with them. In the second half of the 15th century, Greek was introduced into England, France and Germany. This lead to the creation of the Bible (Martin Luther) and Protestantism.
The bicephalic eagle symbolizes Constantinople, looking to Asia and to Europe.
It is the ensign for both the Hapsburgs and the Russian Czars.
Although the Roman Church has borrowed a multitude symbols, it does not use the bicephalic eagle.
It is the ensign for both the Hapsburgs and the Russian Czars.
Although the Roman Church has borrowed a multitude symbols, it does not use the bicephalic eagle.