For centuries, the Ottoman Empire and Persia clashed over territory, influence, and religion but despite their power, the Ottomans never fully conquered Persia. This video explores why: from fierce ...

Fly over Pristina, the vibrant capital of Kosovo, where Ottoman-era landmarks, modern architecture, and bustling city life converge. This stunning drone footage captures the city's unique blend of ...

Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped ...

As the kids break up from school, many people will be jetting off on a long-awaited summer vacay - here’s the lowdown on what ...

When contacted by Monitor, Buganda’s Minister of Information and kingdom spokesperson, Mr Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, said the kingdom had received no formal communication from the government about the ...

The pride of the nation is cheapest pride,” German Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said. Indeed, people often attach ...

Walter Zev Feldman, 76, is an authority on Ottoman Turkish music, Yiddish dance and klezmer music. An accomplished musician and a respected academic who has taught at elite univer ...

When it comes to flowers with love meanings, most people just think “oh, red roses mean love, duh!” But wait, have you ever wonder what secret messages those ...

The future we envision is multiracial, plural, compassionate, and deeply human. It will not be built by decree, but through ...

Millions of Brits are heading overseas for their summer holiday - but many may be left disappointed with the weather as the ...

With a history that spans over 5,000 years, China is home to some of the earliest civilizations. The Great Wall, the ...

Engineers believe Hadrian’s Aqueduct, which was constructed in the second century, can help the city conserve dwindling water ...