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Ancient Rome meets fast food—what experts say about McDonald’s mosaic in Rome Image

Ancient Rome meets fast food—what experts say about McDonald’s mosaic in Rome

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We consulted leading Italian scholars on McDonald’s Roman mosaic ad in Rome—an installation sparking debate over heritage, ethics, and engagement

Inside Matteo Bocelli’s rider for his upcoming Istanbul concert on June 17

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Ahead of his Istanbul concert, Matteo Bocelli requests luxury items including New Zealand honey, herbal teas and simple Italian dishes

Inside Matteo Bocelli’s rider for his upcoming Istanbul concert on June 17 Image

Ottoman-Era Hereke Silk and Carpet Factory in Türkiye still thriving after nearly two centuries

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Hereke's 182-year-old looms in Türkiye still weave silk for palaces—manually, thread by thread—preserving Ottoman tradition in every luxurious inch

Ottoman-Era Hereke Silk and Carpet Factory in Türkiye still thriving after nearly two centuries Image

Ancient Tralleis in Türkiye set to open to visitors in August

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The ancient city of Tralleis in Aydin is preparing to welcome tourists in August, offering a walk along its newly restored original marble street

Ancient Tralleis in Türkiye set to open to visitors in August Image

Legandary Turkish singer Ilhan Sesen dies at 76 Image

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Legandary Turkish singer Ilhan Sesen dies at 76

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Gold, god and power: How Islamic coins shaped global currency Image

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Gold, god and power: How Islamic coins shaped global currency

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World's largest archaeological project set to expand with Japanese scientists joining Karahantepe excavation Image

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World's largest archaeological project set to expand with Japanese scientists joining Karahantepe excavation

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Istanbul Modern wins European Museum Award for hospitality, inclusion Image

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Istanbul Modern wins European Museum Award for hospitality, inclusion

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Banned Iranian filmmaker wins Cannes top prize amid official silence at home Image

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Banned Iranian filmmaker wins Cannes top prize amid official silence at home

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From shepherds to sovereigns: How 'Lituus' became a symbol of power Image

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From shepherds to sovereigns: How 'Lituus' became a symbol of power

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Ottoman Empire and the Hajj: Bedouin bandits, Kaaba reconstruction, and sultans Image

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Ottoman Empire and the Hajj: Bedouin bandits, Kaaba reconstruction, and sultans

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From screen to scroll: Chinese mythology reimagined in 'The Last Emperor' movie Image

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From screen to scroll: Chinese mythology reimagined in 'The Last Emperor' movie

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Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela Image

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Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

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Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals? Image

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Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

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