The traditions and rituals surrounding Turkish coffee are all designed towards savoring the experience, including this ...

The Ottomans brought Persian and Turkish cultural influences that fused with local Egyptian traditions, making an impact on the visual arts, music, and calligraphy. 11. Eritrea ...

In the kitchens of Istanbul, the Ottoman Empire traditions of sugary treats such as baklava live on. CBS News Baklava is still eaten in nearly all the lands the Ottomans conquered.

Steeped in tradition, Turkish coffee was inscribed in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2013. Here, coffee is a mainstay at social occasions, playing a part in engagement ceremonies, ...

Turkish coffee culture and tradition were included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, recognizing the unique ways in which the coffee is prepared and brewed ...

The triple-dot motif on the Virgin Mary’s dress is Ottoman in its roots. From the book ‘Impressions of Ottoman Culture in Europe: 1453–1699’ by Nurhan Atasoy and Lale Uluç.

Culture Ottoman tradition inspires spirit of sharing in Indonesia Indonesian charity group provides aid for needy, inspired by ‘askida ekmek’ or ‘bread on hanger’ tradition ...

A Turkish-Armenian Wedding. A Turkish-Armenian wedding might seem like something out of Shakespearean tragedy, à la Romeo and Juliet. During the Ottoman Empire, the Turks waged a campaign of ...