Ottoman
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
From the groves of Corfu and Cephalonia to the orchards of Tiberias and Jaffa, the saga of the etrog under Ottoman rule reveals how a fruit became entangled in struggles of faith and trade.
Haifa honors Indian cavalry who liberated the city in 1918
Ongoing excavations reveal rich history of Assos, ancient Hellenistic city
In first for Israeli PM, Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide on Patrick Bet-David's podcast
Lost for centuries: Ottoman shipwreck packed with swords, pipes, and royal seals
A winter storm, a fiery end - and an underwater museum waiting to be opened.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
From Ottoman Oppression to Modern Jihad: The Nevesinje Legacy - opinion
The 1875 Serbian revolt against Ottoman rule offers a blueprint for addressing today's Islamic extremism, rising antisemitism, and the decline of Western Christian values in Europe.
Turkey's regional ambitions can only be stopped by building a Kurdish nation - opinion
Fast forward to today: Turkey’s entire political spectrum – from the far Left to the far Right is united around the idea of territorial expansion into Iraq, Syria, and beyond.
Tourists find Ottoman-era tombstone embedded near Roman-era aqueduct in İznik
Retired museum director says tombstone was integrated into aqueduct during 1960s restoration.
How Erdogan’s Ottoman energy ambitions threaten Israel and the West – opinion
Erdogan’s ambitions in Syria go beyond fighting ISIS. Is he laying the foundation for a modern Ottoman Empire?
Archaeological excavation in Migdal, Ashkelon reveals Black Gaza Ware, remains from Roman to Ottoma
"What makes this excavation particularly interesting is that we can trace the continuous development of urban life in this area from ancient times to the modern era."
We need truth, not narratives, now more than ever - opinion
"Palestine" was a poor backwater of little significance; Jerusalem was an old, decrepit city that no one (except Jews) cared very much about. There was no call for a "Palestinian State."
Last Mamluk sultan's helmet showcased at Diyarbakır museum
The leather helmet, decorated with bronze and Quranic verses, was a gift from sultan al-Ghuri to Diyarbakır.
Excavation in Assos uncovers early Ottoman bathhouse with underfloor heating
“This bathhouse is significant because it is an example that allows a very good understanding of all these technical issues such as underfloor heating systems, and the use of water."
Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture
Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.
