On this day in 1822, during the Greek War of Independence, revolutionary leaders Dimitrios Ypsilantis and Theodoros ...

Discover the historical names of Turkey, including Anatolia and Asia Minor, and learn about its transformation from the ...

The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country ...

The Ottoman Empire spent decades resisting modernity, then lurched into reform through coups, suspended constitutions, and the rise of the Young Turks. Their takeover centralized power, inflamed ...

High passes and steep cliffs allowed mountain outlaws to ambush travelers, evade authorities, and launch raids. Today: the bandits of Eastern Europe.

On December 20, 2025, the European Union (EU) almost crossed the Rubicon. It tried seizing Russian financial assets in Belgium for funding and continuing the hopeless and bloody eleven-year war in ...

In Karabük, the charm of Safranbolu’s Ottoman streets meets the wild beauty of canyons and highlands, offering a journey ...

Which city has the most churches and temples? Rome, Jerusalem, and Istanbul come to mind as possible contenders. But if the legends are to be believed, top honors would go to a place you’ve probably ...

Hot chocolate might be a favorite for warm winter drinks, but this ancient creamy beverage is just fantastic, even if its ...

Broad access strengthens society, but without merit-based elitism it risks drifting into mediocrity and losing quality ...

I recently posted this on social media - In an interview on the television program “The Black Box”, former Iraqi MP Faiq ...