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religion and early christianity in cappadocia turkey

Sacred Anatolia: Religion and Early Christianity in Cappadocia

Beneath the iconic, sunrise-filled spectacle of hot air balloons lies a deeper, more ancient magic in Cappadocia, Tur...

history of turkey - lydians and first coin

Lydians & First Coin: How Money Was Invented in Turkey

Imagine a world without money. No coins jingling in your pocket, no digital numbers in a bank account, no universal m...

ottoman artist archaeologist and founder of istanbul archaeological museums - osman hamdi bey

Osman Hamdi Bey: Ottoman Artist, Archaeologist & Founder of Istanbul Archaeological Museums

In an era when the Ottoman Empire was often depicted by the West as the "Sick Man of Europe," a singular figure emerg...

constantinople during the crusades

Constantinople During the Crusades: The Rise, Betrayal, and Fall of Byzantium’s Greatest City

In the annals of medieval history, no city epitomized the confluence of faith, power, commerce, and civilization more...

from byzantion to istanbul - historic names of istanbul

From Byzantion to Istanbul: The Historic Names of Istanbul, World’s Most Layered City

Few cities on Earth possess the profound, name-bearing legacy of the metropolis straddling the Bosporus. Known today ...

turkish rock bands - mor ve otesi

Turkish Rock Bands: Mor Ve Ötesi – The Voice of a Generation

In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of Turkish rock music, few names command as much respect, admiration, and ...