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The Lycian League: The Dawn of Federal Democracy That Inspired the United States

On the rugged Mediterranean coast of modern-day Türkiye, nestled between the Taurus Mountains and turquoise waters, f...

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Uncovering Patara: The Complete Guide to the Lycian League‘s Ancient Capital

Nestled on the stunning Mediterranean coast of modern-day Turkey, between the popular tourist hubs of Fethiye and Ant...

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Hagia Irene in Istanbul: Discover the City’s Oldest Byzantine Church & Hidden Gem

Istanbul is a city where history lies layered upon itself, a place where you can quite literally stand in a spot that...

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Blues & Greens in the Byzantine Empire: Political Factions Explained

Imagine a city on edge, its massive Hippodrome vibrating with the shouts of fifty thousand spectators. Two chariots c...

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The Presidents of Turkey: A Journey Through History and Leadership from Atatürk to Erdoğan

The story of the Turkish presidency is inextricably linked to the story of modern Turkey itself. From the ashes of th...

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey

Turkey, a nation uniquely straddling two continents, is a living museum of human civilization. From the earliest Neol...