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Did Ottoman Empire really conquer a city in southern Italy?

Ottoman History

5 min read

Ottoman forces captured Otranto in 1480, planning deeper expansion into Italy─the campaign ended abruptly after Sultan Mehmed II's sudden death

Secrets behind ‘The Tortoise Trainer’ painting by Osman Hamdi Bey

Painting

4 min read

Osman Hamdi Bey’s Tortoise Trainer blends personal history, Ottoman identity, and Orientalist art in a painting that traveled from Paris to Türkiye

Secrets behind ‘The Tortoise Trainer’ painting by Osman Hamdi Bey Image

Is yogurt Turkish or Greek? Global debate rekindled after Chobani sponsors Fenerbahce

food

5 min read

After Chobani’s Fenerbahce sponsorship, the debate resurfaces: Is yogurt a Turkish invention or a Greek one? History offers clear insights

Is yogurt Turkish or Greek? Global debate rekindled after Chobani sponsors Fenerbahce Image

Restoration begins on 2,200-year-old theater in Türkiye's ancient city of Assos

Culture

The 2,200-year-old theater of Assos, once a venue for ancient drama and Roman spectacles, is set to become a major cultural landmark in western Türkiye

Restoration begins on 2,200-year-old theater in Türkiye's ancient city of Assos Image

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