Ottoman Empire's religious 'tolerance' was another form of control, findings suggest
Population surveillance. The carrying of identification while traveling. Add to that the public presence of diverse religions ...
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The Overlooked Russia-Turkey War That Helped Greece Pave Its Way to Independence
The Battle of Adrianople during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 played a crucial yet overlooked role in Greece's fight for ...
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Finger food from Ottoman empire can be served hot or cold
Mezze can be made up of just a few, or dozens of dishes, depending on what’s available and the size of the dining party. These are the main items you’ll find in mezze spreads, though each region has ...
Greek Reporter2d
On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.
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Hurrem Sultan’s Ottoman legacy still serves vulnerable in Jerusalem
As it has for many years, the Haseki Sultan Lodge continues to provide iftar meals to the needy during this Ramadan. The ...
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Humanity in the face of horror: Yazidi efforts to protect Armenians
During the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, the Yazidi community played a crucial but often overlooked role in ...
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Ottoman Empire’s religious ‘tolerance’ another form of control
An Osaka Metropolitan University historian has found that the Ottoman Empire’s seeming religious tolerance stemmed from ...