Suleiman I, the most dazzling of the Ottoman sultans, illuminated the 16th century, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was the ...

The beloved historical figure is considered the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire and one of the forefront artists ...

Kings and Generals is remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman Empire, beginning with ...

Find out where to stay in Istanbul. Discover prime locations like Sultanahmet and Taksim for an unforgettable experience.

Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.

Turkey invests in capital goods through a mix of government-led projects, private sector contributions, and foreign direct ...

A decision of the whole Orthodox Church could transfer the œcumenical function of the Archbishop of Constantinople to any other of the Patriarchates which, besides the ancient Patriarchates of ...

The author looks at the defining features and similarities of work by Hieronymus Bosch, Max Beckmann and William Kentridge ...

and even the Ottomans. These walls lasted for centuries with minimal additions and repairs, making them exceptional. The Greeks fortified key cities and harbors across the empire, particularly in ...

From marvelling at masterful mosaics in Ravenna and the Arab-Norman splendour of Sicily to witnessing the legacy of Silk Road merchants and the Ottoman and ... or art historians, chefs, writers ...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke out on a possible agreement on a common Easter date for Rome and Constantinople. He stated that the Ecumenical Patriarchate is ready to duscuss this issue.

The smaller, weakened Byzantine Empire, restored after the crusade, could not withstand the rising Ottoman Empire, whose conquest of Constantinople in 1453 disrupted Venice’s critical eastern ...