There are plenty of beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece, which share a common history. Especially with a nice two-day plan during a summer vacation, you can visit all the islands. Here are the details about the Turkish and Greek Islands.
Collective housing specific to the Jewish diaspora is one of the accommodation methods developed by a community facing exile pressure, shaped by the experiences gained across different geographies. The Jewish exile and mass Jewish migrations, which resulted in intensive Jewish settlement in Anatolia, took place over three distinct periods under different conditions. The first was the great Jewish exile that began …
Although he lived only 49 years, Sultan Mehmet II left an indelible mark on history. As the seventh sultan of the Ottoman Empire, he ascended the throne at the age of 19 and earned the title “The Conqueror of Istanbul” with his extraordinary vision and achievements. Known in the West as “Grand Turco”, Mehmet II was a military genius, a …
Turkey’s aviation history is woven with stories of courage, pioneering spirit, and remarkable diversity. Starting with Bandirma Rocket Club and reaching new heights with modern jet fighters, Turkish aviation grows rapidly. This article brings together some of the nation’s most significant aviation heroes: from Ahmet Ali Çelikten, one of the world’s rare early Black pilots, to pioneering female aviators like …
Every district in Istanbul is like a living history book, containing unique stories and authentic textures. Walking through this cosmopolitan metropolis, you can touch traces of many cultures that have lived here for centuries. Especially the shores of the Golden Horn stand out as a significant route that reveals the city’s most enchanting and colorful history. The jewel of this …
In his famous poem “Üsküdar, Witness to the Conquest of Istanbul,” Yahya Kemal gives Üsküdar a mystical importance, writing: “It saw a hundred thousand angels flying toward Istanbul And kept this vision, secretly, in its memory for centuries.” Indeed, as you walk the streets, avenues, and coastline of this historic district, it’s impossible not to feel the spiritual aura that …
Every year, 23rd of April marks the feast day of Saint George ,known by various names such as Sankt Jordi in Catalonia and Aya Yorgi in Turkey, who is revered as a holy figure in both Eastern and Western Christianity. Originating from Cappadocia, this saint is globally recognized and honored, especially for the legendary tale of his battle with a …
Pope Francis’s recent pilgrimage to Iznik, modern-day Turkey, has cast a brilliant spotlight on one of Christianity’s most foundational texts: the Nicene Creed. Once known as Nicaea, this historic city was the crucible where the early Church wrestled with profound theological questions, culminating in the formulation of the Creed that defines Christian doctrine to this day. This papal visit is …
In the early 1930s, Europe was entering one of its darkest periods. With Hitler’s rise to power in 1933, Nazi policies rapidly targeted Jews, intellectuals, and political dissidents. Among those most at risk were leading scientists, suddenly dismissed from their positions and threatened with imprisonment. It was in this climate of fear that Professor Philipp Schwartz fled to Switzerland and …
The Bağlama is a popular stringed musical instrument in Turkic countries such as Turkey and Azerbaijan. In Anatolia, it is considered a folk instrument. It has strings, a long neck, and a rounded body. Depending on its size and number of strings, it takes on different names, ranging from meydan sazı to ırızva. It is played with a type of …