How the Knights Hospitaller defied the Ottoman Empire in 1522

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the intense 1522 siege of Rhodes, where the Order of the Hospitallers stood against the expanding might of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

This documentary examines the strategic struggle for Mediterranean dominance. By the early 16th century, the Knights of the Order of the Hospitallers held Rhodes, posing a persistent threat to Ottoman naval interests and economic stability. Following his conquest of Belgrade, Sultan Suleiman I—later known as the Magnificent—launched the siege to secure his flank and consolidate control over the region.

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