We just learned about the Fall of Constantinople.
Another part of early Christianity was Devshirme.
Many times in history Christians and Hebrews were not treated very well.
In Egypt during Moses time they were slaves, and when Jesus was alive they were not treated well by the Roman empire.
When Emperor Constantine came around, things were very good for Christians for about 1,000 years.
After the fall of Constantinople, some Christians started being mistreated again by the people that were the new Ottoman rulers in the east.
One sad thing that happened is that Christian boys from the ages of 8 to 20 were taken away from their parents and made to work in the army for the Ottomans.
They were not killed or tortured, but they were told that they could not be Christian anymore.
These kids were put into school and could even become rulers in the land, like the Grand Vizier the second most powerful person in a land.
Even though they weren't killed many families were very sad that their kids were taken away.
(from: wikipedia - devshirme)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Leo and Attilla
