In May 1453, the Ottomans under Sultan Mehmed II brought down the great walls of Constantinople after weeks of siege. This one-minute journey with Google Earth traces the city’s defenses, the decisive ...

Istanbul (CNN) — Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of worship — which was built as a church in 537CE before its ...

Great vision makes great men, as the saying goes, and Fatih Sultan Mehmed was born to be one. On this day, 572 years ago, Sultan Mehmed II gave a death blow to the Byzantine Empire by conquering ...

As the Ottomans continued their rise after the Fall of Constantinople, a brutal resistance emerged in Wallachia. This Kings and Generals documentary explores the dramatic clash between Vlad ...

A rare collection of artworks, including Gentile Bellini's renowned portrait of Sultan Mehmed II, is currently on exhibit in London, providing a glimpse into the Ottoman Empire's artistic legacy and ...

Mehmed II the Conqueror in Constantinople 1453 Steel engraving of Mehmed II ( 30 March 1432 - 3 May 1481 ), commonly known as Mehmed the Conqueror ( Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet ), was an Ottoman ...

Opponents of the current hostage deal with Hamas argue that releasing thousands of convicted terrorists in exchange for innocent Israeli captives is dangerously short-sighted. By rewarding Hamas for ...

Humanity has long been fascinated by the stars. From navigation to divination, their presence in the sky has guided and inspired many. This was especially true of ancient rulers, who sought ...

When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather. Unexpectedly, we learned that many of our travel companions were visiting Turkey ...