Turkish Culture Beauty Charity and Changing Times
The Beauty of Turkish Upper Classes
Turkish people from wealthy families are known for their striking appearance. Their facial features are fine and well-defined. Their...
Constantinople A Tale of Deception and Corruption
The World's Dirtiest City
People often debate which city holds the title of world's dirtiest. Many claim Shanghai, China, leads this unfortunate ranking. Others say...
Gozan A Place and a River in the Bible
Gozan is mentioned several times in the Old Testament (2 Kings 17:6; 18:11; 19:12; 1 Chronicles 5:26; Isaiah 37:12).
In 2 Kings 17:6, Gozan is...
Is Göbekli Tepe the Garden of Eden
Some people think that Göbekli Tepe might be connected to the Garden of Eden mentioned in the Bible. But there are two main reasons...
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Conquest Letters
Strengthening Bonds with Mecca
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of sending conquest letters, known as “be§aretname,” to announce the conquest of Istanbul. These...
Diplomatic Correspondence and Gift Exchange
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Announcement of the Conquest of Istanbul
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of announcing conquests to the Islamic world through...
Ottoman Diplomacy and Wealth
Accumulation During Sultan Murad II’s Reign
Diplomatic Endeavors and Treaty Agreements
During both periods of Sultan Murad II’s reign, the Ottomans were engaged in military campaigns...
Roman empire in Justinian’s stubby fingers
WHAT WAS TO BE DONE?
Before setting out to describe the unweaving of the Roman empire in Justinian’s stubby fingers, we should pause to think...
Sunni Muslims of Iraq
Early and late, these frontier encounters changed little. The division of the lands remained what it is today: one population in the more mountainous...
