A painting of Ukrainian Cossacks raucously defying a hostile foreign power in the 17th century has taken on new relevance ...
For more than 300 years, Russia and the Ottoman Empire fought a series of wars that consistently shifted power in Eastern ...
While Europe’s great powers entered World War I with strong industries, advanced rail networks, and modern weaponry, the Ottoman Empire lagged far behind. This video explores how weak finances, poor ...
Male concubines in the Ottoman Empire were symbols of wealth, power, and masculinity. These young men, chosen for their looks and talents, served the sultan and his court in various roles. The ...
Spanning roughly one hundred years, the collection of over 6,000 photographic images forms a visual record of the late years of the Ottoman Empire and the formation and early years of the Republic of ...