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How centuries of conflict saw Russia overwhelm the Ottoman Empire

For more than 300 years, Russia and the Ottoman Empire fought a series of wars that consistently shifted power in Eastern ...

How Should We View the Middle East’s Legacy of Slavery?

In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who ...
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The Ottoman Empire before the siege of Constantinople (1389-1451) | Documentary

After the Ottoman's defeat the Serbian Lazar at the 1389 Battle of Kosovo, their new Sultan Bayezid I continued their ...
military-stuff

Battle of Vaslui (1475): When 40,000 Moldavians Crushed 120,000 Ottomans

The Battle of Vaslui (1475) - one of the greatest military upsets in history. Prince Stephen III of Moldavia crushed[...] ...
Anadolu Ajansi

We will connect Black Sea with Mediterranean Sea in next five years

Turkey's Minister of Transportation, Maritime Affairs, and Communications, Binali Yildirim on Sunday said that they would connect the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea by building new highways in ...
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Life of a Male Concubine in the Ottoman Empire (Video)

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 ...