Lecture
Charles Landau
Thursday 5.02.2026
Charles Landau
Istanbul: “If the Earth Were a Single State, Istanbul Would be its Capital”
Thursday 5.02.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 5 February at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
An overview and appreciation of this storied city—a city of unparalleled importance and majesty; a city of stunning museums, mosques and palaces; and a history of false messiahs, false hopes, and false relics.
Charles Landau
Charles Landau was educated at University College London and completed his MA through London University. He is a notable historian and an outstanding public speaker who has lectured on Jewish history and comparative religion. Charles is also a tour leader who has led groups to Warsaw, Kraków, Lublin, Berlin, Frankfurt, Rome, Prague, St. Petersburg, Cordoba, and Budapest, among many other destinations. He also writes for newspapers and journals, is a TV contributor, and an advisor on plays.