A Turkish fragrance expert is reviving Ottoman-era scent culture at her Istanbul academy through research, education and ...

From births and sacred relics to weddings and funerals, fragrance was present in every aspect of Ottoman life,’ fragrance expert Bihter Turkan Ergul tells Anadolu - Anadolu Ajansı ...

For centuries, the Ottoman Empire and Persia clashed over territory, influence, and religion but despite their power, the Ottomans never fully conquered Persia. This video explores why: from fierce ...

Most of my readers are quite familiar with the great rulers of the Renaissance: Henry VIII and his consecutive marital ...

How did the powerful Ottoman Empire manage to conquer Egypt a major Mamluk stronghold in just one year? This video explores the military strategy, political maneuvering, and key battles behind the ...

And the Ottoman Empire survived, somewhat intact, until after World War I, more than six centuries of unbroken presence on the global stage.

But for nearly 500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire, a colossus that stretched from the Arabian Gulf, across North Africa, and into Greece and Eastern Europe.

As Erickson writes, “the campaign turned into a quagmire for the Ottoman Empire and the Syrian units of the expeditionary force began to mutiny”. Out of 110,000 Ottoman soldiers, casualties ...