Ottoman
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
How Erdogan’s Ottoman energy ambitions threaten Israel and the West – opinion
Archaeological excavation in Migdal, Ashkelon reveals Black Gaza Ware, remains from Roman to Ottoma
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.
366-year-old castle bath built by Ottoman grand vizier uncovered in excavation
Köprülü Mehmed Pasha recaptured Bozcaada from the Venetians in 1658 after a one-year occupation.
It's time for Israel to get off zero and embrace Bitcoin - opinion
By embracing this digital currency, we can protect our economic future, enhance our financial independence, and ensure that we are not left behind in the global shift towards a new standard of money.
Commemorating ‘Sayfo’: The untold genocide of the Aramean Christians
“In my view, we must cultivate and strengthen our community’s sense of collective identity not to seclude ourselves, but to fit in and take part in our societies,” says Khalloul, Aramean activist.
1918: Returning Torah scrolls to Tel Aviv, Jaffa after WWI
The return of the Jews to their homes and religious sanctuaries after the exile forced upon them by the Turkish governor during World War I.
Grapevine August 24, 2023: Remembering Shimon Peres
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Family seeks recognition for ancestor forcibly recruited to Ottoman army, died in service
The Turkish army forced Moshe Efroni, one of the pioneers of the first aliyah, to enlist during the First World War, else he be deported with his family back to Russia.
Antiquities robbers caught desecrating ancient well looking for lost treasure
It is suspected that the members of the squad were looking for a hidden treasure, which — according to a legend circulating in the south — was buried in a well, located inside a cave.