Gaziantep in Turkey is renowned as the baklava capital, famed for its centuries-old tradition and unique Antep pistachios that give its baklava a distinctive flavor and texture.

Like Gallipoli, again, any attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz would seem doomed to defeat and humiliation.

Constantinople on NW 21st Avenue draws on centuries of Anatolian and Ottoman culinary tradition to craft its sprawling menu.

The book takes you on a tour of the Byzantine Era—and it’s an easier read than you think.

The mosque combines Ottoman classical structure with Western-inspired Baroque and imperial motifs, reflected in its exterior, rich interior ...

Ottoman trailblazer Mihri Müşfik Hanım defied social limits to become one of Türkiye’s first women painters and a pioneer who ...

Curious about what the capital of Turkey is? Most people guess Istanbul, but it's not correct. Explore the capital of Turkey in this article and learn about its rich history now!

The traces and signs of the old Byzantine Empire have been largely lost in history and urban development: a church becomes a mosque, a palace becomes a museum and a park, and sometimes the traces of ...

The curve of mosque domes and the punctuation of minarets enliven Istanbul’s skyline. Glistening gray along the Bosphorus, many of the most impressive mosques in the city were designed by one man: ...

Archaeologists have stumbled upon a remarkable discovery in Istanbul that has captured the attention of historians and fashion enthusiasts alike. Amidst a treasure trove of ancient artifacts, they ...

Musa Kazim Azimli, a fifth-year doctoral candidate in history at the University of Virginia, tells the stories of spaces that no longer exist. Specializing in slavery in the Middle East, his research ...

ABSTRACT: Matters concerning the Jewish family in the Ottoman Empire are very revealing about Ottoman lives and the Ottoman mentality and folklore. We are still lacking a comprehensive research on it, ...