Explore Bulgaria at Your Own Pace on a Private Tour
A private tour can make a trip through Bulgaria feel more personal and easier to shape around your interests. Instead
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Walking Tours Istanbul for Travelers Who Love City Stories
Begin where the city feels alive Walking is one of the best ways to understand Istanbul. The city changes quickly
Walking Tour Ephesus with History and Local Flavor
Choose a route that suits you Travelers experience a place differently when they explore it on foot. In Ephesus, a
The Training and Promotion of Janissary Recruits
Different Duties for New Recruits Not every Acemi Oğlan (Janissary recruit) followed the same path during training. After entering Ottoman
Land and Naval Service in the Ottoman Military
Soldiers on Land and at Sea The Ottoman Empire maintained both a powerful land army and an important naval force.
The Month of Ramadan Fasting and Its Origins
Fasting During the Day The writer continues his description of the Muslim month of Ramadan, explaining that people spend the
The Santon Kalenderi and the Mystical Musician
Historical Background During the time of Sultan Mahomet II and his descendants, the Ottoman Empire was divided among his sons.
Soldiers of Mixed Belief
Among certain sects in the Ottoman Empire, there is a group of people who mix Christianity and Islam in unusual
Condemnation of Heresy Among Persians
The Mufti of Constantinople issued a severe warning to the Persians regarding their religious practices. He stated that even if
Methods of Spreading the Turkish Religion
Although the Turks outwardly showed tolerance for other religions, their laws allowed them to enforce the Mahometan faith on people’s