Turkish Orders and Greek Bulgarian Bands
What the Turkish troops do is based on orders from Constantinople. However, it's difficult to figure out if the Greek and Bulgarian "bands" are...
Limited Aid for Rebuilding Villages
The Turkish government provided money to help rebuild the villages that were destroyed, but it was only about fifteen shillings per family. Many villagers...
The 1903 Uprising and the Attack on Smilevo
Mr. James McGregor, the former British Consul at Monastir, reported that during the 1903 uprising, Turkish soldiers, made up of eleven battalions and several...
Fatih Atatürk and the Legacy of Troy
Exploring the Echoes of the First “World War”
TroyCatalyst of Transformation
The Troy War, often deemed the first “world war,” holds profound significance in shaping the...
Troy Bridging Reality and Dream
Unlocking Homeric Epics with “Dus ve Gercek Troia”
The world’s most extensive exhibition, “Dus ve Gercek Troia” (Troy, The Reality and The Dream), offers an...
Discovering a Hidden Marvel
The results from seismic research, conducted by the Mine Detection Institute (MTA) and Istanbul Technical University, have revealed that the Underground City is a...
Istanbul Palaces and Kasirs
Dolmabahce Palace
Sultan Abdulmecit moved his court from Topkapi Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1855.
The palace that was built in showy style called Sekerci Style,...