Art & Culture
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Serpme breakfast vs soup: What defines true Turkish breakfast?
In Türkiye, the aroma of a steaming bowl of soup can warm the body and soul, symbolizing family, unity and…
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Experts urge UNESCO to protect Lebanon’s heritage from war
Cultural Figures Urge UNESCO to Protect Lebanon’s Endangered Heritage Hundreds of cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on the…
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‘Touching’ carpet art at Hagia Sophia highlights Gaza’s struggles
The “Touching” carpet installation by the Culture Civilization Foundation (Küme) draws attention to the ongoing crisis in Gaza and Palestine.…
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The Top Contenders Poised to Shine at the 2025 Academy Awards
The 2025 Academy Awards, set for March 2, are already generating buzz around the films likely to dominate the race…
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Most artifact returns to Türkiye come from US
Over the past two decades, Türkiye has successfully reclaimed over 12,150 artifacts, according to Zeynep Boz, head of the Anti-Smuggling…
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Yerebatan Sarnıcı: Istanbul’s Sunken Tapestry of History
A Sunken Tapestry of History The beautiful yet mystifying Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Basilica Cistern) is no ordinary underground well. The huge…
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The Beloved Pomegranate: A Treasure in Turkey
The pomegranate, cherished for centuries, holds a special place in Turkish culture. Beyond its nutritional value and delicious flavor, it…
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The Heritage and History of Baklava
Legend has it the Assyrians had been preparing baklava as early as the 8th century B.C. by layering unleavened flat…
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Sultan Mehmed II’s mysterious medallion goes up for auction in London
The auction house, which dates Sultan Mehmed II’s talismanic medallion, which will be auctioned in London today, to 1450, assesses…
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Excavations at Ayanis Castle unveil magnificent Urartian walls
A Fortress Built by Urartian King Rusa II Excavations at Ayanis Castle in Van’s Tuşba district in eastern Türkiye reveal…
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