Sunday, July 05, 2026

The Great Siege of Malta: The Battle That Stopped Suleiman I SLICE History | Full Documentary

July 5, 2026 | In 1565, Suleiman the Magnificent sent one of the most powerful armadas of the age against Malta, a small but strategic Christian stronghold at the center of the Mediterranean struggle between the Ottoman Empire and Habsburg Europe. Facing tens of thousands of Ottoman and Barbary troops, the island’s defenders, including the Knights Hospitaller and Maltese fighters, prepared for a siege that would test the limits of fortification, faith, and endurance.

From Fort Saint Elmo to the twin cities of Birgu and Senglea, this documentary follows the Great Siege of Malta as a clash of empires, religions, and military systems.

Documentary: Besieged Fortress EP:4 The Siege Of Malta Directed by: Marion Vaqué-Marti Production: ZED (2022)