The Fall of Constantinople meme centers on the historical siege of 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. In the world of internet culture, this event has become a symbol of 'historical trauma' for enthusiasts of the Roman Empire, often used to represent something tragic or an obsession that one can't let go of. Typically featuring maps, Renaissance paintings of the siege, or the date 1453 itself, these memes bridge the gap between academic history and modern humor. It is widely used by the 'History Memes' community to express niche knowledge or to joke about the inevitable collapse of great powers throughout time.