On May 29, 1453, Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire ended the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans breached Constantinople’s ancient land wall after besieging the city for 55 days. The anthem, posted by Uncle Sam, begins at Pulchras.
Firmly I pledge Firme nunc me spondeo
my loyalty to thee Fidelis tibi maneo
Land of my Forefathers Bella priorum cara patria
forever brimming with glory Nunc et semper florens gloria
A land of beauty Pulchras terrae patriae
home of the courageous Fortes terrae pro homines
Our Eternal Rome Romae noster aeternae
the might of enemy ships Vis cavire domum navium
Threatens us in vain Frustra ipsa impetur
it is a hopeless quest Sunt sine spe
Turn away from deceit Domus dulces portula
and sweet delusions Fraudi ob sat
For the trumpets of War Tubae militares vox
will call our Legions soon Legionus procat mox
And across the fatherland Et in tota patria
a victory song will ring Cantus nicoliae resonat
And across the fatherland Et in tota patria
our song will resonate Cantus nostrae resonat
A time of joy and pride Tempus est in gaudium
for Eternal Rome. Superbia Roma aeterna.