A Sacred Greeting to the Sultan
The loud cry heard as the Sultan passes is a traditional greeting from faithful Muslims. It is a religious expression of devotion to the...
Friday Prayers at Hamidieh Mosque
Sultan Abdul Hamid performs his public prayers at the Hamidieh Mosque. This beautiful mosque is located inside the imperial park, close to a tall...
The Most Treasured Semi-Precious Stones of Turkey
Turkey is home to many beautiful and rare gemstones. Among them, six semi-precious stones stand out because of their abundance, unique properties, and traditional...
Sepiolite The Soft White Stone of Eskişehir
Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a soft, white mineral made of magnesium and silicon. Its chemical formula is Mg₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂·6H₂O. It usually appears as...
Chrysoprase The Green Gemstone of Turkey
Chrysoprase (also called chrysoprasus) is a beautiful green gemstone that belongs to the chalcedony family. Its green color comes from small amounts of nickel...
Sustainable Tourism Routes
Exploring Istanbul’s Rich Heritage Sustainable Tourism Routes
Rediscovering Byzantine and Ottoman Legacies
A tour through Kalenderhane, Vefa Kilise, and Zeyrek Kilise Mosques offers a unique opportunity...
The Rich History of Hatay
The Name and Origins
The name “Hatay” was bestowed by Atatürk, marking a new chapter in the region’s history. Antioch, an ancient city within Hatay,...
Unfinished Relief and Kharon’s Myth
During a time of plague epidemic in the city, locals sought divine intervention to halt its spread. Acting upon the advice of seers, it...
Boethius content for now
Boethius knew many years of untroubled days in opulent surroundings. There, tranquil but for those few whispers of jealousy, we will leave Boethius content...
Where were the Goths
So where were the Goths? They are the invisible men of Theoderic’s Italy. We have seen that their numbers fell far short of a...
