The Fortress and the Road into Kosovo
From this place we continued our journey to Catschamch, a strong fortress that commands the narrow passage between the surrounding hills. Its position makes...
Mosques and Religious Buildings
Skopia contains a great number of mosques, which may also be called Turkish churches. These buildings show how strong and settled the Turkish presence...
Turning from the Main Road
On our return journey, we left the main road near Kaplanli and turned toward Skopia, a city of great trade and the largest settlement...
Istanbul Monuments
Beyazit Tower
The tower has the best panorama of the city; however no visitors are allowed due to the tower is still serving its original...
Press Censorship in the Ottoman Empire
In the Ottoman Empire, strict censorship controls what newspapers can and cannot publish. Proof slips of every article must be approved by a government...
The Challenges of Being a Newspaper Editor in Turkey
Being a newspaper editor in Turkey is not easy. Editors face many challenges, especially due to strict censorship laws. Even with these restrictions, the...
Education in the Turkish Empire
The Turkish educational system is not completely bad, but it focuses mostly on religious instruction. Most of the schools aim to teach Islamic values...
Allianoi’s Impending Submersion
A Race Against Time
Historical Health Center Threatened
For seven years, dedicated archaeologists have been tirelessly excavating Allianoi, a legendary health center situated 18 km northeast...
Elevating Bozcaada
A Renaissance in Vineyards and Gastronomy
Reviving Old Projects Ministry of Foreign Affairs Collaboration
In a recent interview, Resit Soley, the visionary behind Corvus Vineyards, discussed...
Unveiling the Potential of Vasilaki Grape
A Journey of Discovery
Exploring Vasilaki’s Hidden Potential
We recognized the untapped potential within the Vasilaki grape and understood that this potential could be unlocked through...
