Turkish History
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Islamic History
The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire: A Complete History
The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire: 1300 to 1924 In the late 13th century, Anatolia became a region of competing…
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Islamic History
Turkish Villages in Europe: Exploring the Ottoman Legacy
The village of Moena, located on the border of Italy and Austria, is situated on the remote edges of the…
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Islamic History
Osman I: The Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Osman I, also known as Osman Gazi (c. 1258 – c. 1323 CE), was the founder and first Sultan of…
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Art & Culture
Celebrating the Legacy of Mevlana Rumi: Sema Performance and Calligraphy Exhibition in New York
Honoring 751 Years of Mevlana Rumi’s Legacy The 751st anniversary of the death of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi…
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Islamic History
Justice in the Ottoman Empire: The Role of Qadis and Law
The founder of the Ottoman dynasty and empire, Osman I, appointed Dursun Fakih as the qadi of Karacahisar after its…
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Islamic History
Gülbahar Hatun: Mother of Sultan Bayezid II and Wife of Mehmed the Conqueror
Emine Gülbahar Mükrime Hatun (Ottoman Turkish: گل بھار مکرمه خاتون), meaning “spring rose” and “hospitable,” was a significant figure in…
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Art & Culture
World Turkish Coffee Day: How Turkish coffee unites cultures
Turkish coffee, with its captivating aroma filling homes, offices, cafes and streets, is an integral part of Turkish traditions. It…
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Islamic History
Balian of Ibelin: A Crusader Noble and Defender of Jerusalem
Balian of Ibelin (1143-1193) was a prominent Crusader noble, a vassal of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and one of its…
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Islamic History
Nur (نور): The Light That Illuminates Ottoman Heritage and Islamic Culture
The word Nur (نور), meaning “light” in Arabic, holds profound significance in Islamic traditions and Ottoman heritage. It symbolizes divine…
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Turkish Series News
Watch Kuruluş Osman, Salahuddin Ayyubi, and Mehmed Fetihler with English Subtitles
Watch Historical Series Online: Kuruluş Osman, Salahuddin Ayyubi, and Mehmed Fetihler Historical dramas have captured the hearts of millions around…
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