Byzantine Empire - Crusaders again took the city

Time: Tuesday Apr 13, 1204

Place: Constantinople, Byzantine Empire

Details: Alexios IV and Isaac II were unable to keep their promises and were deposed by Alexios V. The crusaders again took the city on 13 April 1204, and Constantinople was subjected to pillage and massacre by the rank and file for three days. Many priceless icons, relics, and other objects later turned up in Western Europe, a large number in Venice.

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