When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more ...

As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions.

A breathtaking evening view showcases the illuminated Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul. The ...

Ancient 1,500-Year-Old Landmark Hides Network of Tunnels Below ...

This week's theme centers on World Water Day, observed every year on March 22, a United Nations initiative highlighting the importance of freshwater and the sustainable management of water resources.

Emerging onto a balcony, Sibel Savas and her grandson look down as the drummer -- or davulcu in Turkish -- wanders through the Ayvansaray neighbourhood, his drumbeat waking the faithful for a last ...

ISTANBUL — It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum. Emerging onto a balcony, Sibel Savas and ...

Renowned composer Tan Dun sets ancient Buddhist cave paintings to music, fusing Western and Eastern musical traditions, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hakan Ozbingol has been playing the Ramadan drum to wake the faithful since he was 10 (Yasin AKGUL) (Yasin AKGUL/AFP/AFP) It's ...

Renowned composer Tan Dun sets ancient Buddhist cave paintings to music, fusing Western and Eastern musical traditions, ...