This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...

This talk examines the social history of oriental carpets, particularly the production and circulation of carpets by Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and beyond. It discusses the central role of mass ...

Konya as a Turkish city with a history stretching back to the early Seljuk era has a wide variety of striking minaret styles, ...

Prologue An Orphic hymn says that Kypris, Aphrodite of Cyprus, was the “scheming mother of necessity.” She controlled and ...

The Filiki Eteria, or the Society of Friends was founded on September 14, 1814, and played a crucial role in the Greek War of ...

The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...

This article delves into three pivotal historical phases: Establishment of Rule (14th-18th centuries), National Awakening (19th century), and Empire Collapse (early 20th century), exploring how the ...

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Sultanate of Women in the Ottoman Empire DOCUMENTARY Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: March 5, 2025 In a world dominated by sultans, it was the women of the Ottoman Empire who truly held ...

Auburn said Freeze's cancer is in the early stages and is "very treatable and curable." Freeze, 55, will continue with his coaching duties while undergoing treatment. "Recently, Coach Freeze was ...