Turkey
Turkey: The History of its Art
The earliest art of the land that would become Turkey was not ornamental, illustrative, or decorative—it was spiritual architecture, cut from…
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul’s Timeless Masterpiece
The Hagia Sophia stands as one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, a structure that transcends cultural, religious, and…
Anadolu Kavagi Stroll
Anadolu Kavagi is a captivating locale that lies at the confluence of history, nature, and cultural diversity, making it a hidden…
The Turkish Ambassador
Cats have been venerated in the Near East since antiquity, a tradition adopted by Islam, albeit in a much modified form. According to many hadiths, Muhammad prohibited the…
How Atatürk Revolutionized Turkey’s Art Scene: Behind a Cultural Renaissance
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, is most commonly recognized for his political and military achievements. But there’s another…
A Dark Walk — Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), Turkey.…
The Enigmatic Sculptures of Göbekli Tepe
Göbekli Tepe is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the world. It’s located in southeastern Turkey and dates back…
