Press Censorship in the Ottoman Empire
In the Ottoman Empire, strict censorship controls what newspapers can and cannot publish. Proof slips of every article must be approved by a government...
The Challenges of Being a Newspaper Editor in Turkey
Being a newspaper editor in Turkey is not easy. Editors face many challenges, especially due to strict censorship laws. Even with these restrictions, the...
Education in the Turkish Empire
The Turkish educational system is not completely bad, but it focuses mostly on religious instruction. Most of the schools aim to teach Islamic values...
Allianoi’s Impending Submersion
A Race Against Time
Historical Health Center Threatened
For seven years, dedicated archaeologists have been tirelessly excavating Allianoi, a legendary health center situated 18 km northeast...
Elevating Bozcaada
A Renaissance in Vineyards and Gastronomy
Reviving Old Projects Ministry of Foreign Affairs Collaboration
In a recent interview, Resit Soley, the visionary behind Corvus Vineyards, discussed...
Unveiling the Potential of Vasilaki Grape
A Journey of Discovery
Exploring Vasilaki’s Hidden Potential
We recognized the untapped potential within the Vasilaki grape and understood that this potential could be unlocked through...
The First Crusade part 30
This took place at the sea-ports; but when the boat was out at sea, they gave him food and attention; and then afterwards the...
The First Crusade part 29
Then you transgressed your oath, disregarded also the terms of peace and after taking this town and handing it over to us, you changed...
The First Crusade part 28
However he accomplished nothing, for his countless attacks were as regularly repulsed, and he could neither win over the Franks by persuasive arguments nor...
The First Crusade part 27
So this Drungaire of the fleet I have mentioned went forth, and anticipating Bohemund’s intentions, repaired the town and restored it to its former...