# Janissaries: How Enslaved Boys Became Elite Soldiers

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Podcast: [Restful History for Sleep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/restful-history-for-sleep-7616376)
Published: 2026-07-22T23:04:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-rest-is/3011942
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Duration seconds: 188

## Resource

In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of the Janissaries, who were originally enslaved boys transformed into elite soldiers. We'll discuss their training, influence on the Ottoman Empire, and the complexities of their unique position in society.

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