Ali Sabancis vision
Ali Sabanci: I am not the visionary as my father is
Everyone sees me as a visionary, but this was actually my father`s project He...
Aysus shopping trip Paris
- A pop-up boutique whose decoration drew me in is Lyubov (340 rue Saint-Honore): Inside you will find Vespas, old Volkswagen minibuses, ruby helmets,...
Rhodes Knights
More significant was the damage caused by the Knights of Rhodes, when they erected the castle walls we see today by plundering the ashlar...
Middle Volga
In addition to the 12-year animal cycle other calendars are also used in the region of Middle Volga. There is evidence that in the...
Bulgarias Complaints About Turkey
Bulgaria insists that she has done her part in the agreement with Turkey, but she is unhappy with how Turkey is carrying out its...
The Desire for War
Many Turkish officers and upper-class civilians have openly expressed that war with Bulgaria would be better than the current deadlock. They are determined, if...
Tensions Between Turkey and Bulgaria
There has been friction between the Turkish and Bulgarian governments. General Petroff spoke for the Bulgarian government, saying that things were calm in Bulgaria...
Distinctive Symbols on Ottoman Tombstones
Exploring the Meaning Behind Engravings
Symbolic Trees Life and Immortality
The foot sahides of Ottoman tombstones often feature engravings of trees. Prominent among these are roses,...
Ottoman Tombstone Symbols
Turkish Graveyard Traditions through the Ages
Evolution of Tombstone Art
The tradition of planting gravestones in Turkish graveyards dates back to ancient times. Initially serving the...
Preserving Troy’s Heritage
“Dus ve Gercek Troia”
Exhibition Overview
“Dus ve Gergek Troia” unfolds across 486 pages, presenting a monumental collection of Troy artifacts sourced from various museums in...
