Islamic History
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Leonardo da Vinci’s Visionary Bridge for the Ottoman Empire: A Renaissance Marvel That Was Never Built
In 1502, during the height of the Renaissance, one of history’s greatest minds, Leonardo da Vinci, made a bold proposition…
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Rare 19th-century Quran donated to Wolfenbüttel’s Green Mosque
A Historic Quran Enriches Green Mosque in Wolfenbüttel A remarkable piece of Islamic history has found a new home in…
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Kök Tengri and Saladin Ayyubi: Connecting Turkic Heritage with Islamic Justice
The Curse of Kök Tengri and the Spirit of Saladin Ayyubi: A Connection Across Civilizations The enigmatic phrase “The Curse…
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: The 1 Million TL Question About Turkey’s Presidential Seal
Did You Watch “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”? Can You Answer the Historic Question? A historic moment unfolded tonight…
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Türkiye’s Mevlana Museum draws record 3M visitors in 2024
The Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of the renowned Sufi philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, welcomed a record 3,048,055 visitors…
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Ottoman legacy lives on: Bosnia’s Gazi Husrev Beg’s Madrasa educates for 488 years
Located in the heart of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Gazi/Ghazi Husrev Beg’s Madrasa is a shining example of the…
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The Life and Legacy of Saladin Ayyubi: Conqueror of Jerusalem
The Life and Legacy of Saladin Ayyubi Saladin Ayyubi, the Sultan of Egypt, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine, stands as one…
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Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan takes on Viking King role
Actor Engin Altan Duzyatan is set to appear in the upcoming fantasy film “Tete and Fairytale: The Land of Dreams”…
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Who was Kara Tegin: Salahuddin Ayyubi’s Trusted Commander
The story of Kara Tegin, also known by his real name Saad ad-Din Masud ibn Onur, is one of transformation,…
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The real history of Ibn e Arabi in Dirilis Ertugrul
Real history of Ibn e Arabi in Dirilis Ertugrul season Ibn Arabi played a central role in reaping a great…
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